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title: "Future Networks"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Future Networks

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66945b9b-61bf-453e-a9fb-9699b512d85d

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## Summary

The British Transport Police has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Future Networks" project, involving WAN and LAN services under the framework agreement RM6116. The contract, valued at £9,854,747, spans the regions of England, Scotland, and Wales, with Virgin Media Business Limited serving as the supplier. The award was announced on 1 July 2025, and the contract period extends from 29 July 2025 to 8 July 2033. This tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically focusing on network services, and was executed using a selective procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications and IT sectors, particularly those with network infrastructure capabilities. Though not ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with the ability to fulfil the service requirements across multiple UK regions would benefit from engaging in similar procurement exercises. The use of a framework agreement highlights the potential for fostering long-term relationships with government agencies, offering stability and growth potential in the public sector market.

## Notice

WAN and LAN Services RM6116 Call off contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a164951c-211f-4e10-a5b8-8edac942a0aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,854,747 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,854,747 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a164951c-211f-4e10-a5b8-8edac942a0aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a164951c-211f-4e10-a5b8-8edac942a0aa
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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