Cable & Wireless Worldwide said that Vodafone Group has been given an extension on its deadline to make a bid for the company, until 23 April 2012, noting that: “advanced discussions with Vodafone are on-going with a view to establishing whether or not they might result in a formal offer for the company which the Board of Cable & Wireless Worldwide would be willing to recommend.” Vodafone is now the sole likely bidder for the company, following the withdrawal of potential rival Tata Communications.