Tender

SD WAN Solution

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:08

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking to implement a Cisco-based SD WAN Solution through an open procurement process under a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement is intended to replace the existing MPLS WAN Solution, with the aim to have it operational by 1st April 2027. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, where interested businesses can submit their initial tenders until the deadline of 9th January 2026 at noon. The procurement falls under the industry categories of telecommunication and IT equipment, as well as software package and information systems, and is valued at approximately £3,600,000 gross. The process will encompass various stages, including a period of clarification and dialogue with shortlisted suppliers, culminating in the submission of Best and Final Offers. The project will be located in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, with contracts beginning on 1st June 2026 and running until July 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication systems, IT equipment, and software solutions. Companies with expertise in Cisco-based technologies and integration capabilities with existing infrastructures would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the substantial budget and the comprehensive nature of the solution required, businesses able to offer robust, scalable, and collaborative services stand to gain significantly through partnerships with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The phased procurement process also provides a chance for dialogue and refinement, allowing companies to tailor their proposals to better meet the Council's needs and thereby enhance their competitiveness in securing the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

SD WAN Solution

Notice Description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is looking to partner with an organisation with the capabilities to deliver a Cisco based SD WAN solution. The solution will be implemented and live by 01 April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council may purchase additional solution hardware, software and other services where it will enhance the performance of the Council and is in broad scope of this project.

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/078722-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew S Brown
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

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