Award

Wide Area Network Managed Service

OFCOM

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Award

10 Nov 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for a Wide Area Network Managed Service has been completed by OFCOM, based in London, England. This procurement, with a total value of £239,653 GBP, falls under the services industry category, specifically wide area networks (CPV Code: 32430000). The contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant tender process concluded on 10th October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, encompassing delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. The award was published on 10th November 2025, and the procurement is in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those with a presence in international markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this opportunity beneficial due to OFCOM's suitability criteria favouring such entities, although the awarded supplier is a large-scale company. Companies with robust capabilities in managing wide area networks can enhance their portfolio by engaging in similar future tenders. This contract demonstrates the potential for growth through public procurement, particularly for firms capable of meeting the comprehensive geographical and service requirements outlined by OFCOM.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network Managed Service

Notice Description

Wide Area Network Managed Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e859ebde-b9e0-4673-84e8-87d5b747ba61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cf5e51-5b21-49a8-a05e-a9a1907fc40b
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
£239,653 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,653 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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