Planning

Provision of Core Network

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Planning

25 May 2025 at 18:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Core Network" services, targeting the public sector within the Wakefield region (UKE45), United Kingdom. This procurement falls under sub-central government, with the primary industry categories being internet networks and network infrastructure. The tender is currently in the planning update stage as of 4th June 2025. The procurement method is selective, with the aim to award under an existing framework, further competition being anticipated. The procurement process is competitive and classified as above threshold, with key contract dates ranging from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in internet services, network components, and networking software packages. Companies with robust capabilities in providing internet and hardware services will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in public authority tenders or possessing framework agreement affiliations. With the planning stage setting a future notice date for December 2025, interested businesses are encouraged to prepare for competition in delivering essential network infrastructure enhancements that can bolster regional connectivity and technological advancement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Core Network

Notice Description

Provision of core network services including internet services and hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05261f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029763-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 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
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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