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Network Services 4

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2026 at 07:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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 (CCS), a central government public authority located in Liverpool, is progressing with the "Network Services 4" procurement process, currently in the planning stage. This procurement is aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for a wide range of networks and telecommunications services and goods, with a substantial gross value of up to £9.6 billion. The industry category for this project is telecommunications, specifically covering radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The upcoming due date for market engagement activities is 14th August 2026, followed by a contract period commencing from 17th February 2027 to 16th February 2031. Potential bidders and supplier engagement sessions are scheduled to prepare interested parties for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by providing access to a lucrative and expansive framework agreement aimed at delivering diverse telecommunications products and solutions. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to penetrate the public sector market. The structure of this framework allows for small and medium enterprises to participate and compete effectively, encouraging innovation and diversity in service offerings. Firms that specialise in communication and telecommunication equipment and offer related services are well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Network Services 4 agreement framework.

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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

Government Commercial Agency will be conducting a number of engagements with the market in the development of the Network Services 4 commercial agreement. We have sought feedback from suppliers regarding the scope and lot structure of Network Services 4 through a survey and series of one-to-one meetings, conducted Sept - Oct 2025. We plan to hold webinar events and weekly drop-in sessions to inform the market of Government Commercial Agency (GCA) aims, and help potential bidders prepare for this opportunity. Further information on Network Services 4, including engagement information can be found on the upcoming agreements page of the GCA website through the following link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming GCA and TechUK are hosting a webinar session 7th July, you can sign up here: https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/gca-network-services-4-rm6377-market-engagement-event.html

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/063885-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£8,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2031 4-5 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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