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title: "Provision of Wider Area Network for Cabinet Office"
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# Provision of Wider Area Network for Cabinet Office

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fc4ad4-50ff-48d3-a98c-7778d0ee786d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Wider Area Network" by the Cabinet Office Digital aims to provide a more resilient and robust Wide Area Network service to 17 Cabinet Office sites. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Cabinet Office, this contract covers locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the telecommunications network industry category, with a value of £3,071,156. Initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement has completed its award stage, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company identified as the supplier. The contract commences on 3rd April 2025 and is set initially for five years, with possible yearly extensions through to 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications networks. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with experience in delivering resilient network services across multiple sites globally may find lucrative prospects in competing for similar contracts. It highlights opportunities for service providers with a focus on advanced network stability and robust infrastructure across diverse geographical locations. As the Cabinet Office seeks enhanced network solutions, suppliers capable of innovating in large-scale network infrastructure will likely find compelling growth avenues within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Cabinet Office Digital currently supports 17 sites with a Wide Area Network service and this contract aims to provide Cabinet Office sites with a more resilient and robust Wide Area Network service. The Contract duration is for an initial 5 years to 2030 with the option to extend yearly for up to 5 years - 5+1+1+1+1+1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7509a52-e95c-423f-9e4e-17a55d6fbb70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,071,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,071,156 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7509a52-e95c-423f-9e4e-17a55d6fbb70
- 15 Apr 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7509a52-e95c-423f-9e4e-17a55d6fbb70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7509a52-e95c-423f-9e4e-17a55d6fbb70
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddeb1f60-e2ef-4585-9f2a-08cd1180baac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8ab0624-4c26-473e-811f-8d3814268757

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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