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WAN Connectivity

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 14:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is procuring wide area network (WAN) connectivity for its sites. The requirement covers the provision of connectivity supported by networking software and network server infrastructure, with one provider responsible for the contract. The arrangement allows the customer to add or remove sites as its connectivity requirements change. Delivery is for the commissioner’s operational locations in Lincolnshire. This is primarily a managed telecommunications and business networking opportunity, rather than a general IT supply contract. It is likely to suit providers able to design, supply and support resilient wide area connectivity for a public-sector organisation, including the associated network equipment and services needed to operate that connectivity.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers using an open procedure. Clarification queries must be submitted through the Intend e-Procurement Portal by 28 August 2026 at 12:00, and offers must be submitted there by 25 September 2026 at 12:00. The buyer expects to complete the award process by 28 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 April 2027 to 20 April 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions, giving a maximum end date of 20 April 2032. The estimated value is £750,000 excluding VAT, or £900,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on technical compliance 30%, price 30%, supplier experience and capability 20%, support and service offering 10%, and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits telecommunications providers, managed network operators and systems integrators with the capability to deliver WAN connectivity through a single-provider model. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate strong technical compliance, relevant experience and the organisational capability to support a public-sector network over several years. The evaluation gives equal emphasis to technical compliance and price, so bidders will need a credible, technically robust solution alongside competitive commercial terms. A developed support and service model is important, accounting for a further 10% of the evaluation. The requirement also rewards social value commitments. The stated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises may make the opportunity accessible to capable specialist providers, particularly those with reliable operational support and experience managing changing site requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAN Connectivity

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of WAN Connectivity. This is to be provided by a single Provider for an initial 3 year contract with 2 x 12 months further options to extend. This contract has an anticipated upper total value of PS750,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract will include the option to add or remove sites for connectivity

Renewal: 2 x extension options of 12 months each are permitted at instruction of The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067185
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074612-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Further Information

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