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WAN Circuits

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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22 Sep 2025 at 19:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for “WAN Circuits” by the Pension Protection Fund involves a selective tender under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework, Lot 1a. This agreement addresses Wide Area Network services (CPV code 32430000) and pertains to locations in Croydon, Cannon Street, and Crown Hosting Data Centre, with the contracting process reaching the award stage as of September 2025. The procurement method is a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at GBP 105,141. The contract period extends from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2026, offering a one-year term with an optional 12-month extension. The tender, which supports SME participation, initially closed for tenders on 1 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering robust wide-area networking solutions. Companies in the telecommunications and IT services sectors would be well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and footprint in strategic locations across London. The focus on high-demand infrastructure in key urban hubs underscores potential growth and long-term collaboration with the Pension Protection Fund, enhancing business profiles and facilitating access to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAN Circuits

Notice Description

CCS Network Services 3 Framework, Lot 1a. This agreement is for a year with an optional 12 month extension and is for the existing circuits that are still required between Croydon, Cannon Street and Crown Hosting Data Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b033365-5810-4e9e-94f8-80361c22ae0c
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
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
£105,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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