Planning

Wide Area Network (WAN), DDoS, and Internet Access (IA)

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is at the planning stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "Wide Area Network (WAN), DDoS, and Internet Access (IA)." This contract, valued at £20,000,000, falls under the telecommunications services category. Located in London, United Kingdom, it serves central government needs. The tender is set to advance to the next phase as a planned lot, with a contract period starting on 30th September 2026 and ending on 29th September 2030. A communication notice is scheduled for 26th January 2026, fully detailing the requirements and expectations.

This procurement process presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunications services, wide area networks, DDoS protection, and internet access solutions. Medium to large-scale businesses with a robust capability to deliver complex and large-scale telecommunications services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By engaging with such a high-profile central government buyer, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Network (WAN), DDoS, and Internet Access (IA)

Notice Description

Wide Area Network (WAN), DDoS, and Internet Access (IA) Tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f18c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080963-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666,667 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2030 4-5 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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