Tender

SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade

LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE

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05 Feb 2026 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is initiating a public procurement process for an "SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade" project, aimed at enhancing its network across four school sites in London. This tender is part of the services category, specifically targeting network and internet services as per the CPV classification. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure below threshold, inviting proposals until 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and complete by 30th June 2031. The improvements sought include enhanced security, performance consistency, network resilience, and scalability in alignment with the school’s digital and safeguarding strategy. This opportunity is valued at £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions, particularly those offering SD-WAN services. Companies with expertise in advanced security features, resilient connectivity options, and a proven track record in scalable network infrastructure would find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their presence in the educational sector. Although the procurement is open, it's essential to note that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not a specified suitability criteria. Such a project aligns well with businesses keen on establishing or reinforcing their market influence in infrastructure that supports educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade

Notice Description

The Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is seeking the services of a proactive SD-WAN provider to deliver an improved, reliable, and cost-effective network solution across its four school sites. The proposed SD-WAN solution should support: -Enhanced safeguarding: Advanced security capabilities, centralized visibility, and intelligent threat protection, with clear visibility of BYOD devices on the corporate network. -Greater performance consistency: Reliable connectivity across all four sites to support teaching, learning, and operational systems. -Increased network resilience: Dynamic path selection and automatic failover using the most resilient solution available in the market, specifically RO2 Level 3 resilience (with circuits into each establishment using diverse exchanges and diverse collector nodes). -Future-proofed, scalable platform: A solution that can grow in line with LFCG's digital and safeguarding strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5160cc81-4e82-4354-aaf7-f74b3c1abf74
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE
Contact Name
Vivien Sharp
Contact Email
vsharp@lyceefrancais.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075906830

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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