Planning

DfT Local and Wider Area Network Maintenance and Support Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority, is initiating a procurement process for the management of Local and Wider Area Network (LAN and WAN) services. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on network management software services as indicated by the CPV classification 72511000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 22 October 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 25 July 2026 and conclude on 24 July 2029. The procurement process will take place in London, United Kingdom, with the central office located at Great Minster House. Key legislative frameworks guiding this process include the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the network management and IT services sector, particularly for those that can provide comprehensive LAN and WAN management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement opportunity is suitable for them. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or tap into central government infrastructure management projects would benefit greatly from competing for this contract. Engaging in such a contract with the Department for Transport could not only bolster a company's credentials but also offer long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Local and Wider Area Network Maintenance and Support Contract

Notice Description

Procurement is for the a supplier to manage both LAN AND WAN services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025362-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2029 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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