Tender

Future Network Programme

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation, in conjunction with the City of London Police, has issued a tender for the "Future Network Programme," classified under the Information Technology Services industry. They are seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to design, implement, and manage a secure and resilient network service across numerous sites within London, UK. The tender, currently active, was published on 20 February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 30 April 2025. The project contract will commence on 28 July 2025 and is expected to run until 27 July 2035. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure, targeting high-quality, capable suppliers for this strategic network transformation programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced network services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Particularly, firms with expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), SD-WAN, and large-scale network management would find this project lucrative. Additionally, those capable of supporting a diverse array of sites, from high-security headquarters to remote installations, and providing continuous performance monitoring and incident response would be well-positioned. Although not open to small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, the project promises sustained engagement and strategic partnership with a prestigious public entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Network Programme

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (COL) and the City of London Police (COLP) are seeking to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to design, implement, transition, and manage a modern, secure, and resilient network service across their combined estate. This includes delivering a future network solution encompassing SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), SD-WAN, LAN/Wi-Fi, Internet connectivity, and associated network security services, supporting approximately 120 Corporation sites, 100 additional CC-TV sites and 12 Police sites across varied environments - from mission-critical datacentres to ruggedised CCTV installations. The future network will: - Adopt a cloud-first, Wi-Fi-first approach with integrated security and flexibility for remote working. - Support major programmes, including the delivery of network services to the new City of London Police HQ at Salisbury Square by early 2026. - Ensure resilience and scalability to meet increasing demands across policing, CCTV, and the Corporation's digital estate. The MSP will be expected to: - Lead full network design, build, transition, and ongoing managed service provision. - Manage and coordinate specialist sub-suppliers for hardware, cabling, and ruggedised installations. - Deliver carrier diversity and site-specific solutions, tailored from critical headquarters to remote CCTV poles. - Provide ongoing network monitoring, performance assurance, and incident response. This procurement aims to secure a strategic partner capable of delivering an end-to-end network transformation programme and sustained operational excellence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2323d06-50d2-415f-8bf5-f7ddad5f9128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fdbabd-2faa-4c68-b8a9-e7f89cbd1492
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2035 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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