Planning

Supply and maintenance of an SD WAN Solution

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 07:31

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a new SD WAN Solution to replace its existing MPLS WAN. The procurement, which falls under the category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, as well as telecommunication and related equipment, is a significant opportunity for the appropriate supplier. The title of this procurement is "Supply and maintenance of an SD WAN Solution," and the process will commence with the tender anticipated to go out by the end of November 2025. The submission deadline for the tender is 7 January 2026, with the award period concluding by 5 May 2026. This competitive procurement is being conducted through an open method, using a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at integration with existing infrastructure and being operational by 22 July 2027. The procurement location is primarily within the region of UKE12 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in network solutions, especially those proficient in Cisco technologies. Companies experienced in providing implementation services alongside solutions that integrate with existing infrastructures stand to gain a significant competitive edge. The use of a competitive flexible procedure allows for an initial tender submission followed by dialogue and clarification stages, providing businesses the chance to refine their offerings before submitting their best and final offers. Firms that can offer additional hardware and services, thereby enhancing the overall service delivery, will find further opportunities throughout the contract term, which commences on 1 June 2026 and concludes on 21 July 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and maintenance of an SD WAN Solution

Notice Description

The Council requires a partner to deliver and maintain a Cisco based SD WAN Solution to replace its existing MPLS WAN Solution. Additional services such as implementation services will be required. The Council has undertaken significant work to evaluate its requirements and identify a solution that will offer compatibility and integration with existing infrastructure, current Council resources and be contained within any available budget. The Council anticipates going out to tender at the end of November 2025. The solution will need to be live and operational by 22 July 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to procure additional hardware and services throughout the course of the contract where it compliments the solution and is beneficial to the service delivered by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069198-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 21 Jul 2032 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
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.s.brown@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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