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title: "Provision of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)"
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# Provision of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72a4f133-c726-45c1-890c-045f9bb8c8ea

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This contract was awarded through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM6116 - Network Services 3, involving Lot 1a and Lot 2a for Inter Site Connectivity and Local Connectivity Services, respectively. British Telecommunications Plc has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,449,295.22. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2024 and will run until 30th November 2027. The procurement category falls under services related to local and wide area networks and telecommunications equipment, with the delivery location being Reading (RG31 7SD), England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly those offering innovations in SD-WAN solutions. The framework used supports both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), potentially opening growth avenues for capable SMEs in the telecommunications sector. Companies adept in providing inter-site and intra-site connectivity services would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise and service offerings, creating a platform for substantial business expansion and the opportunity to partner with a notable public service organisation.

## Notice

The Authority is entering into a contract for the provision of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) with British Telecommunications Plc through Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM6116 - Network Services 3 - Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Service and Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services. Direct award using RM6116 framework to BT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289119c1-5d95-4536-b419-45bd96f74c13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework - CCS RM6116 Lot 1a and Lot 2a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,449,295 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289119c1-5d95-4536-b419-45bd96f74c13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/289119c1-5d95-4536-b419-45bd96f74c13
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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