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title: "SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade"
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buyer: "LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade

Buyer: LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48989a74-d172-4f9b-a005-1cd4ee025df7

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## Summary

The Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is initiating a public procurement process for an "SD WAN NETWORK Upgrade" project, aimed at enhancing its network across four school sites in London. This tender is part of the services category, specifically targeting network and internet services as per the CPV classification. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure below threshold, inviting proposals until 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and complete by 30th June 2031. The improvements sought include enhanced security, performance consistency, network resilience, and scalability in alignment with the school’s digital and safeguarding strategy. This opportunity is valued at £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions, particularly those offering SD-WAN services. Companies with expertise in advanced security features, resilient connectivity options, and a proven track record in scalable network infrastructure would find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their presence in the educational sector. Although the procurement is open, it's essential to note that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are not a specified suitability criteria. Such a project aligns well with businesses keen on establishing or reinforcing their market influence in infrastructure that supports educational institutions.

## Notice

The Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is seeking the services of a proactive SD-WAN provider to deliver an improved, reliable, and cost-effective network solution across its four school sites. The proposed SD-WAN solution should support: -Enhanced safeguarding: Advanced security capabilities, centralized visibility, and intelligent threat protection, with clear visibility of BYOD devices on the corporate network. -Greater performance consistency: Reliable connectivity across all four sites to support teaching, learning, and operational systems. -Increased network resilience: Dynamic path selection and automatic failover using the most resilient solution available in the market, specifically RO2 Level 3 resilience (with circuits into each establishment using diverse exchanges and diverse collector nodes). -Future-proofed, scalable platform: A solution that can grow in line with LFCG's digital and safeguarding strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5160cc81-4e82-4354-aaf7-f74b3c1abf74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5160cc81-4e82-4354-aaf7-f74b3c1abf74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5160cc81-4e82-4354-aaf7-f74b3c1abf74
  5th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB170944
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lyceefrancais.org.uk

## Provenance

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