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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract titled "CPT_25_46 Network Management Services" to Wavenet Limited. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and is valued at up to £1,200,000, inclusive of VAT. It focuses on providing a fully managed network service responsible for the National Audit Office's Digital Network Infrastructure in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was implemented using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity/Local Connectivity Services of the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework. The contract will commence on 3 June 2026, running initially until 2 June 2028, with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, ultimately concluding by 2 June 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that are capable of delivering comprehensive network management solutions. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in IT services and infrastructure management that aim to expand their operations in the public sector may find this contract advantageous. Since Wavenet Limited has been selected through a direct award from a framework, other businesses in similar sectors can anticipate potential opportunities for subcontracting or future collaborations within this framework structure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPT_25_46 Network Management Services

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) direct awarded a contract to Wavenet Limited using Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services of Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework. The selected supplier will be providing a fully managed Network Service, having overall responsibility for the ongoing operational integrity and development of all of the National Audit Office's (NAO) Digital Network Infrastructure. The new contract will run for an initial period of two (2) years, commencing on Wednesday 3 June 2026 until Friday 2 June 2028, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of up to twelve (12) months each), until Sunday 2 June 2030. The estimated total value of the contract is up to PS1,200,000 (inclusive of VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d70167-932c-48e8-bcfc-719caa07131b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462e4d47-ef1a-4140-a4a3-a8b2805e78be
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2030 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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