Planning

Network Managed Service

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited seeks a "Network Managed Service" and is currently in the planning stage, as of 15th May 2025. Classified under services, the procurement involves various telecommunications, data transmission equipment, and support consultancy services. The contract, valued at £90 million net or £108 million gross, is set to commence on 1st November 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2034. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, with the procurement process adhering to legal standards outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Businesses should note a future notice date set for 1st December 2025, which serves as a vital deadline for ongoing communication.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for firms specialising in telecommunications services, computer support, and consultancy. With a focus on transitioning to a more cost-effective technology delivery model, companies that offer innovative and scalable solutions for network management can significantly benefit. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning over eight years, enables providers to establish a sustained partnership with a prominent public sector entity like Post Office Limited, fostering business growth and development within the central government sector. Businesses with capabilities in system and technical consultancy or those offering comprehensive telecom services would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Network Managed Service

Notice Description

Post Office is seeking a replacement service to be procured, which must have sufficient time for transition should a new supplier be selected; estimated at 18 months. The scope of services "as is" consists of: Data Centre's, WAN Branch & Admin, Managed LAN Service, NNI, Cyber Security, Break Fix Management Information, Mobile devices etc. Post Office is considering a strategy that covers today's business requirements for Branches and accommodates a future technology delivery model that is cheaper to run.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021915-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72320000 - Database services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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