Planning

Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 16:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process for the Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network, aiming to provide comprehensive wide area networking services for public sector organisations. The contract, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category, with a significant budget of £14,250,000 allocated for this purpose. The project is located in the UKH14 region, covering Ipswich, with a planned contract period from 1st January 2029 to 1st January 2034, and the potential for extension up to 1st January 2039. A future notice regarding this opportunity is expected by 30th November 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in wide area network services, particularly those classified as SMEs, as they are deemed suitable for competing for this lot. Companies specialising in wide area networking, especially those with the capability to handle large-scale public sector contracts, would find this tender highly beneficial for business expansion. Moreover, the long-term nature and potential for contract renewal make it an attractive opportunity for sustained growth in the services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Provision of wide area networking service for public sector organisations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045108-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2034 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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