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title: "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD"
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# Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35d4960b-ac3b-47c3-837b-59592c7916e5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Wide Area Network CPA/SPU/2626 - AWARD" has been completed by Cheshire Constabulary, located in Winsford, Cheshire. The tender, classified under the information technology services industry category, was executed according to a Direct Award process under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116. With an initial contract term of five years, starting on 26th June 2025, and extending up to 25th June 2030, the agreement includes five optional 12-month extensions. The procurement covered delivery addresses around the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other international regions. Valued at £4,320,522, the successful award was made to Virgin Media Business Limited, highlighting a significant opportunity in the IT connectivity sector.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in inter-site connectivity and data access services. Although the process was completed through a Direct Award, companies with the capability to deliver reliable and efficient wide area network solutions could explore similar framework agreements or partnerships in the future. While the tender does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger corporations in the IT service sector, especially those with expertise in handling complex and expansive network infrastructure projects, would be well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Wide Area Network This is a call-off agreement under CCS Network Services 3 Framework, RM6116, Lot1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services following the Direct Award process. The agreement is for an initial 5 Year term, with 5 optional 12 month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c311bed-423e-4b87-b199-4eb670fd748d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,320,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c311bed-423e-4b87-b199-4eb670fd748d
- 4 Jul 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c311bed-423e-4b87-b199-4eb670fd748d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c311bed-423e-4b87-b199-4eb670fd748d
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk/

## Provenance

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