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SD-WAN Services

ONE LSC PROCUREMENT

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The SD-WAN Services procurement process has concluded with the award of a contract to The Networking People, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from the RM6116 framework. Managed by One LSC Procurement, the contract encompasses network infrastructure services in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has a minimum estimated value of £15 million, culminating in a contract valued at £60 million over five years. Key dates include the commencement of the contract on 15th December 2025, with completion set for 14th December 2030. The tender officially closed on 13th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the technology and network infrastructure industry, particularly those specialising in SD-WAN services. The award signifies a substantial investment in enhancing regional connectivity, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality network solutions and services. SMEs looking to expand their market position in the UK and engage with public sector contracts will find this opportunity particularly enticing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SD-WAN Services

Notice Description

Award following further competition against RM6116 framework - award of contract to The Networking People for an initial term of 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b128837f-308a-4a28-8daa-663ac40bd020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b3c237-dad0-4bba-a4bc-09ed657f2257
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2030 Over 5 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
ONE LSC PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR5 6AW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Bamber Bridge East
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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