This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 13:02

TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 11:21

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:08

Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for an SD WAN Solution aimed at enhancing its telecommunications infrastructure through the supply, implementation, maintenance, and licensing of a new Cisco-based system. The procurement, conducted via an open and competitive flexible procedure, was recently awarded on 22 May 2026, following the tender's initiation on 10 December 2025. The main procurement category for this contract falls under goods with additional services involved, focusing on office and computing machinery as well as telecommunication equipment. The contract period is set to start on 26 June 2026, with completion expected by 31 July 2031, and delivery planned within the United Kingdom's East Riding region (UKE12). The awarded contract amount is £1,698,000 with project options allowing for additional purchases to enhance performance further.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large businesses with expertise in Cisco systems and telecommunications, as evidenced by Specialist Computer Centres PLC being awarded the contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it challenging due to the complexity and scale of the project requirements, but subcontracting opportunities might still be available. The comprehensive scope of work, which includes potential additional solutions, hardware, and services, offers potential for further business collaborations and enhancements, marking a robust opportunity for companies aiming to establish or solidify a partnership with a significant public authority like the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

SD WAN Solution

Notice Description

Supply, implementation, maintenance and licensing of a SD WAN solution to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOTICE OF A CONTRACT AWARD, THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY***

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056210-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,415,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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