Installation and Supply of Structured Cabling with Maintenance and Support

Please can all expressions of interest be sent to thomaj11@caerphilly.gov.uk by COP on Monday 15 June 2026 and respond to the following questions: 1. Delivery Model & Capacity How does your organisation typically structure delivery for contracts of this scale and geographic spread? What resource model do you operate (in-house vs subcontracting), and how do you ensure service resilience? 2. Technical Capability What experience do you have delivering structured cabling (Cat6a, fibre, etc.) in multi-site public sector environments? How do you ensure compliance with relevant cabling standards and testing requirements? 3. Service Levels What response and resolution times would you typically propose for: Critical faults Planned works How do you manage high-priority works and escalation? 4. Asset Management & Quality How do you ensure: Accurate labelling and documentation Quality assurance and testing Ongoing visibility of installed infrastructure 5. Working Environment & Risk What experience do you have working in: Schools / education settings Live operational or critical environments How do you minimise disruption and manage health & safety risks? 6. Innovation & Best Practice What innovations, tools, or approaches could improve: Efficiency of installations Asset tracking / reporting Long-term infrastructure management 7. Commercial Approach What pricing models are typically used (e.g. schedule of rates, fixed price, hybrid)? Are there any cost drivers or risks the Council should consider when developing its approach?