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Provision of Wider Area Network for Cabinet Office

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Wider Area Network" by the Cabinet Office Digital aims to provide a more resilient and robust Wide Area Network service to 17 Cabinet Office sites. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office, this contract covers locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the telecommunications network industry category, with a value of £3,071,156. Initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement has completed its award stage, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company identified as the supplier. The contract commences on 3rd April 2025 and is set initially for five years, with possible yearly extensions through to 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications networks. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with experience in delivering resilient network services across multiple sites globally may find lucrative prospects in competing for similar contracts. It highlights opportunities for service providers with a focus on advanced network stability and robust infrastructure across diverse geographical locations. As the Cabinet Office seeks enhanced network solutions, suppliers capable of innovating in large-scale network infrastructure will likely find compelling growth avenues within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wider Area Network for Cabinet Office

Notice Description

Cabinet Office Digital currently supports 17 sites with a Wide Area Network service and this contract aims to provide Cabinet Office sites with a more resilient and robust Wide Area Network service. The Contract duration is for an initial 5 years to 2030 with the option to extend yearly for up to 5 years - 5+1+1+1+1+1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7509a52-e95c-423f-9e4e-17a55d6fbb70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,071,156 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,071,156 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

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