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WP3930 - Wide Area Network

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a wide area network (WAN) to connect the council's remote sites to the internet and other services. This project falls under the "Wide area network services" industry category and will be located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to British Telecommunication PLC. Key dates include the award date on 27th July 2023 with the contract beginning on 1st August 2023 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The project is valued at £496,054.03 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large telecommunications firms capable of providing extensive network services. Businesses equipped with the technical capacity to manage wide area network infrastructure could leverage this opportunity to expand their service delivery within public sector contracts. The procurement was exclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, making it favourable for well-established companies in the telecommunications sector. Interested parties would need the capacity for long-term service delivery over a five-year period.

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Notice Title

WP3930 - Wide Area Network

Notice Description

A wide area network (WAN) is required for the Council's remote sites to connect to the internet and to access other services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-483ad782-31aa-4a3c-be6e-6b4025e5a2df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc86b3ba-eb82-4ae2-b0e4-3b9c8e9b76c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£496,054 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,054 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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