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CM3309 WAN Replacement

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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21 May 2026 at 16:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is issuing a tender titled "CM3309 WAN Replacement" to appoint a strategic supplier for delivering a comprehensive Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and managed network security service across its 242 operational sites. The tender, which falls under the industry categories of Networks, Telecommunications equipment, and Internet services, is currently at the tender stage with submissions due by 19th June 2026. The procurement process, conducted via an open, competitive flexible procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023, involves two stages: Conditions of Participation and Invitation to Tender, with the contract expected to commence in December 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and telecommunications infrastructure. The total contract value stands at GBP 4,000,000, with the potential for extensions subject to supplier performance, spanning an initial term of five years with up to three additional years. Ideal contenders would be firms with expertise in SD-WAN technology, network security, and cloud service connectivity, capable of meeting technical quality standards and offering competitive commercial proposals. Successful completion could bolster a company's portfolio and provide exposure to a significant utility sector client in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3309 WAN Replacement

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is seeking to appoint a strategic supplier to deliver a fully managed Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and associated managed network security service across its operational estate (242 sites). YWS intends for the selected supplier to replace the legacy WAN architecture and provide the following key services: * SD-WAN overlay platform providing intelligent traffic routing, encryption, and centralised policy management * WAN Edge devices to provide secure internet breakout at each site * Internet circuits replacing the existing MPLS estate * Secure connectivity to cloud services (Microsoft Azure) and site-to-site networks, and Zscaler technologies * Integrated firewall capability supporting IT/OT network segmentation * Centralised management portal with enhanced reporting and capacity planning capabilities Please refer to the attachments for further details on the scope of services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The proposed contract structure is anticipated to comprise an initial term of five (5) years with optional extensions of up to two (2) years plus one (1) additional year, subject to supplier performance, operational requirements, regulatory considerations, and business need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047371-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

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