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THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNET ONLY NETWORK SERVICE (WAN)

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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14 May 2026 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has completed a procurement process for the provision of an Internet Only Network Service (WAN), adopting an "Internet as a Network" (IaaN) architecture. This initiative incorporates zero trust principles for its services, ensuring a seamless transition from traditional hub-spoke networks to Internet-based connections. The awarded contract, valued at £847,864, spans from 31 March 2026 to 30 September 2030, covering locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. This project falls under the industry category of 'Networks', with the procurement stage now in the 'Award' phase since 13 February 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network services, especially those capable of designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure services and have experience in large-scale network projects are well-suited to compete. While the awarded supplier is a large-scale company like British Telecommunications PLC, there are opportunities for subcontractors and service providers with niche expertise in cloud migration, security management, and ongoing maintenance services. This contract enhances the potential for business expansion, offering a substantial role in supporting HSE's critical network infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF AN INTERNET ONLY NETWORK SERVICE (WAN)

Notice Description

HSE is looking to adopt an "Internet as a Network" (IaaN) based architecture for all services (including data centre to cloud links) and offices incorporating NCSC-advised zero trust principles. This entails the removal of the existing hub-spoke infrastructure from all offices and the installation of internet connections of various sizes. HSE colleagues already use the internet as their primary network to access HSE services whilst working from home and from Government hub locations and therefore the assumption is they would similarly use the internet to access all services from HSE offices. The majority of HSE's key services (Telephony, Video Conferencing, Printing , Office 365 etc.) have migrated to become cloud-based services, hence the hub-spoke architecture is no longer considered suitable. There are currently a small number of key business applications that reside on-premise, but these will eventually migrate to the Cloud, as HSE increasingly moves to internet / cloud-based services. This shall mean that the WAN will, equally, become increasingly critical to HSE's performance. HSE's replacement IaaN infrastructure will be required to support access to all of HSE's key services for both cloud and the remaining on-premises services. The Service Provider will provide a complete 'Internet as a Network' (IaaN) service, this includes the design, supply, installation / implementation / transition, maintenance, technical architecture, service functionality / design, security management and ongoing service management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e368f30-cb33-459b-b5e0-9734426fd65a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05bd37c4-c33e-40ff-80ed-bcd368b25702
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

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£847,864 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£847,864 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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