Planning

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Services

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 10:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated the procurement process for "Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Services." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is expected to support wide area network services across the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender is set to commence on the 1st of November, 2026, and will run for a planned duration of five years. Interested businesses should be aware of the future notice expected to be issued by the 1st of April, 2026. The procurement process follows the legal guidelines set out in the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital network services, particularly those with expertise in SD-WAN technologies. Businesses capable of providing a phased implementation over a 12-month period leading to the commencement date will be well-positioned to compete. With an estimated contract value of £3 million, this opportunity is suited for technological firms with a solid track record in public sector contracts, looking to expand their footprint in the UK market. The planned nature of the procurement offers businesses ample time to prepare and tailor their proposals to meet the specific requirements outlined by The Riverside Group Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Services

Notice Description

The provision (implementation and ongoing run) of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Services. A 12 month (approx) phased implementation is thought likely with this driving a November 26 contract commencement, 12 months ahead of current contract expiry. A minimum 5 year contract is currently desired, currently estimated value of PS3 million.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028703-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
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
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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