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About TNS Comms

TNS Comms (Total Network Solutions) is a Crewe-based engineering company that delivers the physical network foundations modern organisations rely on. We support businesses, public sector bodies, main contractors and telecom delivery partners with reliable infrastructure that enables digital services to run consistently and scale safely.

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Our work sits at the point where buildings, technology and operations meet. We plan, install and support infrastructure that underpins connectivity across offices, industrial environments, multi-site estates and high-density communications settings. That includes IT & telecoms infrastructure, structured cabling, fibre optic connectivity, and organised environments for comms rooms and data centres.

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With 35+ years of experience across network and telecommunications delivery, TNS is built around professional standards: disciplined planning, safe working, predictable delivery and clear handover.

Our Purpose

TNS Comms was established to provide structured, dependable infrastructure delivery for organisations where reliability, safety and long-term performance are non-negotiable.

The founders and management team bring extensive industry experience across telecommunications infrastructure, structured building environments and complex multi-site project delivery. This leadership foundation ensures every engagement is guided by practical knowledge of live operational environments, commercial constraints and compliance obligations.

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From the outset, TNS was built around three core commitments:

  • Deliver technically sound infrastructure aligned with recognised industry standards

  • Maintain transparent, accountable communication at every stage of delivery

  • Operate within clearly defined safety, quality and governance frameworks

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These commitments remain central to how we work today. Our management team actively oversees engineering methodology, delivery standards and risk controls to ensure consistency across all sites, particularly where disruption must be minimised, and documentation must be audit-ready.

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We understand that enterprise organisations, public sector bodies and main contractors require more than installation capability—they require a partner that can integrate into formal project structures and deliver predictable outcomes.

Governance & Assurance

Enterprise and public sector environments often require clear evidence of control, traceability and compliance. TNS supports this with structured governance and assurance practices designed to reduce risk and support accountability.

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Our delivery model includes:

  • Defined scope control, change awareness and stakeholder communication

  • Safety planning aligned to site rules, RAMS and access constraints

  • Quality checks during installation—not only at the end

  • Testing and results recording appropriate to the environment

  • Documentation designed to support operations, audits and handover

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Where required, we align with formal contractor governance, site inductions and permit-to-work requirements. This approach supports organisations that operate within regulated frameworks, procurement processes, or compliance-driven operating models.

What We Deliver

TNS Comms supports the physical layer that enables connectivity, collaboration and service continuity. We work alongside internal IT teams, consultants, integrators and delivery partners—providing the engineering capability that turns plans into reliable infrastructure.

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Our capability includes:

  • Structured cabling systems for consistent internal connectivity

  • Fibre infrastructure for high-capacity backbones and resilient links

  • Communications room and cabinet build-outs

  • Data centre connectivity and high-density patching environments

  • Wireless support infrastructure and backhaul connectivity

  • External network integration supporting telecom delivery programmes

  • Multi-site deployment coordination and structured handover

 

We focus on delivering solutions that remain manageable after installation, so clients are not left with undocumented, difficult-to-support environments.

Structured Cabling That Supports Maintainability

A structured cabling system creates consistency across a building or estate. It supports predictable connectivity for people, devices and services—and makes future change simpler.

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TNS delivers structured cabling with an emphasis on:

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  • Logical routing, containment and cable protection

  • Cabinet layouts designed for maintainability and clarity

  • Labelling schemes that align with operational use

  • Testing and verification aligned to requirements

  • Documentation that reflects the real installation

What a Structured Cabling System Includes

A well-implemented system typically includes:

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  • Standardised outlet locations and consistent patching

  • Patch panels, racks and cable management built for order

  • Clear naming conventions for ports and endpoints

  • Records that support fault resolution and planned change

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This approach reduces downtime, improves troubleshooting speed and supports scaling without disorder.

Fibre Infrastructure & High-Capacity Connectivity

Fibre enables high-bandwidth, low-latency links that support modern demands. Whether connecting floors, buildings or critical network nodes, fibre installations must be delivered with precision.

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We support fibre deployments for:

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  • Building backbone and riser connections

  • Inter-building and campus connectivity

  • Infrastructure upgrades requiring additional capacity

  • External integration supporting telecom programmes

  • Dense connectivity environments where accuracy matters

Fibre Testing, Commissioning & Confidence

For fibre, assurance is everything. We treat commissioning and evidence as core deliverables, supporting:

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  • End-to-end verification aligned to performance expectations

  • Results recording for traceability and lifecycle support

  • Practical documentation for operations teams

  • Fault isolation support where environments are live

Data Centre & Communications Room Environments

In comms rooms and data centre settings, installation discipline directly affects uptime and operational efficiency. Clarity matters—especially during moves, adds and changes.

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TNS supports data centre connectivity and comms room organisation with:

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  • Structured patching approaches

  • High-density cabling delivered with consistency

  • Containment routing that supports airflow and access

  • Labelling and documentation that reduce change risk

What “Good” Looks Like in High-Density Environments

A resilient comms environment is:

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  • Easy to trace and audit

  • Built for safe change control

  • Documented so it doesn’t rely on individual memory

  • Scalable without becoming chaotic

Wireless & Network Support Infrastructure

Wireless performance depends on strong physical support—consistent backhaul, cabinet organisation and stable pathways for access point connectivity.

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We support wireless-enabled environments by ensuring the underlying infrastructure is reliable, scalable and aligned to operational needs.

How We Work

Our delivery approach is designed to reduce disruption, manage risk and produce consistent outcomes across different environments.

1) Discover, Validate and Plan

We confirm requirements, constraints and operational priorities, especially in live environments. This includes access planning, working windows and coordination with stakeholders.

2) Survey and Prepare

We assess routes, containment, comms spaces and integration points, ensuring the plan reflects real-world conditions.

3) Build and Install

We install with discipline, clean routing, consistent termination quality and structured containment.

4) Test, Label and Document

We verify performance against the test standards ISO/TIA/IEC/EN 50173 and EN 50174, apply consistent labelling, and produce documentation that supports ongoing operation.

5) Handover and Support

We support clear handover and, where needed, assist with lifecycle improvements, changes and infrastructure housekeeping.

Sectors We Support

TNS supports organisations where connectivity reliability is critical and delivery must be professional and controlled.

Enterprise and Multi-Site Organisations

Consistent delivery standards across offices, campuses, warehouses and multi-location estates.

Public Sector, Education and Healthcare

Support for environments where safety controls, documentation, governance and auditability are priorities.

Main Contractors and Construction Programmes

A delivery partner that can integrate into formal construction governance and structured project frameworks.

Telecom Providers and Delivery Partners

Infrastructure support across internal and external network builds and integration activities.

Data Centres and Colocation Environments

Support for dense connectivity environments requiring structured delivery and clarity.

What Sets TNS
Apart

Many contractors can install cabling. Fewer focus on lifecycle performance, documentation quality and governance alignment.

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Clients choose TNS because we deliver:

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  • A disciplined delivery approach with predictable outcomes

  • Clear documentation and traceable handover

  • Safety-first working aligned to site governance

  • Practical engineering expertise in complex environments

  • A maintainability mindset—designed for long-term operation

  • Professional communication throughout delivery

 

We aim to be the dependable partner that reduces risk, improves clarity and supports long-term network performance.

Careers

We welcome experienced professionals who take pride in technical workmanship and professional conduct.

 

If you are interested in joining the team, please email:
info@tnscomms.co.uk

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