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CP2571-24 Wide Area Network

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract titled "CP2571-24 Wide Area Network" under the procurement stage of "award." This procurement involves creating a highly available, flexible, and secure Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solution to be implemented using Fortinet technology. The project will replace the current MPLS WAN and Internet connectivity services. The contract, valued at £1.2 million for the initial period, was awarded in May 2025. The expected go-live date is August 2026, with a contract duration of three years and options for extension. The procurement falls under the services category within the "Wide area network" (CPV code 32430000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was "Other," initiated as a tender.

This SDWAN project offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in network solutions, particularly those specialising in Fortinet technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses with capabilities in developing and implementing advanced network infrastructure will benefit from the opportunity to modernise and enhance IT service continuity and security for Devon County Council. The winning bidder, GCI Network Solutions Limited, demonstrates recognition of firms capable of delivering robust IT solutions through frameworks like the CCS Framework: RM6116 Network Services 3.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2571-24 Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) seeks to procure a managed, highly available, flexible, and secure Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solution based on Fortinet technology to replace its existing MPLS Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet connectivity service. This procurement forms part of a DCC Infrastructure Modernisation programme of work which includes implementing a modern hybrid on premise/cloud infrastructure, improved IT service continuity, disaster recovery, security, and data protection. Contract awarded May 2025 ready to go live August 2026. Duration 3 years with the option to extend 2 x 36 months and 1 x 12 months. Value PS1.2 m for initial 3 year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88fe3706-2a40-419d-8e8d-0e38ab8ac248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fe9f3f-28d4-4534-94fb-66b128235d64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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