Planning

Provision of Network Services and Equipment

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

20 May 2026 at 09:53

Planning

15 May 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of network services and equipment, including products such as Prisma, Cortex, Dartrace, and CISCO. This process falls under the services category, with a specific focus on network equipment and computer network services as indicated by CPV codes 32420000 and 72700000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with future communication set for 1st October 2026. The location for service delivery is in the UKH14 region, and the contract period is anticipated to run from 1st February 2027 to 1st February 2030, with a potential extension up to 2032. The total value of the contract is estimated at £6,000,000 net, £7,200,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity. The process has been structured to accommodate SMEs, making it an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their market reach with public sector clients. Providing network services and equipment to a public authority such as Suffolk County Council would not only deliver significant revenue potential but also enhance the visibility and prestige of the winning bidder's capabilities and reputation in the government sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Network Services and Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of network services and equipment e.g Prisma, COrtex, Dartrace, CISCO etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046199-2026
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

32420000 - Network equipment

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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