CWC25181 - Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN)

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a call-off contract for Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN) services, using the Direct Award procedure under the Crown Commercial Service (RM6116) Network Services 3 Framework Agreement, Lot 1a. The contract falls under the telecommunications services industry category and is located in the Wolverhampton area, region UKG39, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage with the contract status marked as active, began with the award of the contract dated 31st March 2026. The contract amendment and update details were recorded on 23rd June 2026, while the award notice was officially logged on 4th June 2026. The procurement method was limited, performed without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a strategic choice under the permitted protocol.

The awarded contract, valued at £349,211.67, presents significant opportunities for large telecommunications service providers, particularly those with expertise in managing extensive network services. Businesses involved in telecommunications equipment and supplies, and those offering network-related services could benefit from such government contracts, which not only lead to immediate financial gain but also enhance the supplier’s reputation in public sector contracting. British Telecommunications PLC, recognised for its capabilities in this sector, has been chosen as the supplier, illustrating the potential for other substantial entities specialising in similar services to engage in government procurement under framework agreements.

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Notice Title

CWC25181 - Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN)

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a contract using the Government Commercial Agency (RM6116) - Network Services 3 Framework agreement - LOT 1A for Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded a contract using the Government Commercial Agency (RM6116) - Network Services 3 Framework agreement - LOT 1A for Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN)

Procurement Information

Wolverhampton City Council has awarded this contract using the Government Commercial Agency (RM6116) - Network Services 3 Framework agreement - LOT 1A for Urban Traffic Control Managed Wide Area Network (WAN).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059082-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,211 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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