Award

GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 17:30

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Limited for "GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services" has reached the award stage as of 12th January 2026. This procurement falls under the utilities special regime, featuring a service contract relating to the support and maintenance of internal corporate networks, focused on Juniper and Ruckus technologies. The competitive flexible procedure method was utilised, reflecting the selective nature of the process. Located in Wiltshire, UK (Region: UKK14), this initiative carried out its tender process with expressions of interest due by 15th August 2025, leading to a planned contract commencement on 31st March 2026. The contract allows for two potential one-year extensions beyond its initial five-year term. The supplier selected for this award is IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, facilitated through roles indicative of a private utility buyer and a small and medium enterprise (SME) supplier, underlining a successful partnership aimed at delivering network services and hardware valued at approximately £2.37 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in network administration and maintenance. By focusing on Juniper and Ruckus hardware, the procurement values expertise in these areas, supporting growth for businesses capable of providing resilient service and innovative management solutions. Companies with strengths in supplying and supporting networking technologies, offering technical support escalation, and ensuring robust internet connectivity align well with the tender specifications. Additionally, as the contract includes a renewal option and provisions for hardware and software services, businesses that can adapt and evolve with technological advancements will be well-suited to fulfil long-term roles in this public procurement opportunity, benefitting from establishing a reputable foothold in the competitive utilities market.

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Notice Title

GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services

Notice Description

GWR are looking for a supplier who can provide the support of the internal GWR Corporate network and all associated technologies including Juniper switching and firewall hardware. Requirements The support and hardware maintenance of the Juniper hardware. The support and hardware maintenance of the Ruckus centralised wireless hardware. The above support will include monitoring and upgrading of the hardware in line with supplier firmware releases. To provide a technical escalation path for internal support team for complex networking issues and resolve these either remotely or via on site visits. Deploy a secure remote access method to enable support and improvements whilst ensuring that all activity on the hardware is logged and auditable. Provide a secure and stable point of presence on the internet for device connectivity in and out of the GWR network. Provide a support portal that GWR staff can access to raise faults and get updates on current issues. Aims & Objectives * To oversee the operation of the networking hardware to ensure that it is fit for purpose and patched in line with supplier firmware releases. We will also be looking for a supplier to be pro-active and suggest improvements to be rolled out to improve the end user experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: LAN Hardware LAN Services

Renewal: +2 optional yearly extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05616d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002438-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,377,019 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gwr.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP-PERFORMANCE

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