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Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN)

Cheshire East Council

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11 Aug 2025 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) under the industry category of data network management and support services (CPV 72315000). The procurement, conducted using a limited procurement method, involved awarding a contract to Virgin Media Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition, falling under the rationale that it was outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £900,408, was signed on 7th August 2025. Although a lot intended for Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment was cancelled, the award process was nonetheless active and successfully concluded.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data network services and equipment. With the contract awarded to a large enterprise like Virgin Media Ltd, other businesses aiming to compete in this sector might find value in focusing on quality and social value criteria in future tenders. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises that can deliver innovative internet services in the UK, particularly in regions such as UKD6, might be well-suited for similar opportunities, leveraging frameworks like the CCS Network Services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate expansion and increased market presence in the UK's public sector network infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN)

Notice Description

Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment

Options: 2 x 12 months or 24 months

Procurement Information

Use of CCS Network Services 3 Framework Lot 1a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047572-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,408 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media Ltd

Further Information

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