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24 Jul 2026 at 21:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN) as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme. The procurement, overseen by Peter Savage at the Home Office, was conducted using a selective method with suppliers selected through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £65,000,000, is expected to begin on 23rd June 2026 and conclude on 23rd June 2033. The contract covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The primary industry category for this procurement is services, specifically wide area network services within the CPV classification 32430000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by providing critical infrastructure for emergency services communication networks. Large-scale telecommunications companies would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the scale and specific technical requirements involved. The procurement was completed with Vodafone Ltd, highlighting the potential for similar firms to engage with government contracts in this sector in the future. Despite not being aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large suppliers capable of delivering complex and widespread network services can benefit substantially from such high-value, long-term contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN)

Notice Description

Provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN) for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81bba70b-4c24-48ae-bf0f-8c7fb02c3f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a57008-b576-4d26-8dcd-da6031469336
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

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2033 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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