Planning

Network Services 4

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 09:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 13:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has announced its forthcoming procurement process titled "Network Services 4," focusing on providing access to a variety of networks and telecommunications services, products, and solutions. The tender, identified as RM6377, targets goods within the CPV category for radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement is in the planning stage with a planned contract period from 17th February 2027 to 16th February 2035. The buyer, Crown Commercial Service, is a central government public authority based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Key procurement method details include a framework agreement, with a gross value estimated at £8.4 billion. Interested parties should be aware of a future notice date by 19th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business expansion, especially for companies specialising in telecommunications and networks. Given its large scale and eight-year contract period, it is a lucrative opportunity for suppliers ranging from large enterprises to SMEs. The framework agreement format favours businesses that can provide comprehensive and flexible solutions aligned with evolving public sector needs. Additionally, there are engagement events scheduled, offering potential suppliers a chance to influence the scope and structure of the lot, thus enhancing their alignment with the tender's requirements. Companies with strong networks and communication technology offerings should consider participating in the upcoming engagements to leverage this potential growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services 4

Notice Description

This framework will provide access to a wide range of networks and telecommunications services, products and solutions.

Planning Information

Crown Commercial Service will be conducting a number of engagements with the market in the development of the Network Services 4 commercial agreement. We are currently seeking feedback from suppliers regarding the scope and lot structure of Network Services 4 through a survey available at the following link: https://crowncommercial.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w2lHdc3qpqLnlc Survey responses are expected by the end of September 2025. Subsequent to the ending of the survey, it is expected that further engagements, such as one-to-one meetings or workshops, will be conducted with suppliers from October 2025 to further support the shaping of this agreement. You can register your interest in participating in these events by emailing networkservices@crowncommercial.gov.uk Further information on Network Services 4, including engagement information can be found on the upcoming agreements page of the CCS website through the following link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082300-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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