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title: "Provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN)"
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# Provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81bba70b-4c24-48ae-bf0f-8c7fb02c3f8f

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## Summary

The Home Office has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN) as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme. The procurement, overseen by Peter Savage at the Home Office, was conducted using a selective method with suppliers selected through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £65,000,000, is expected to begin on 23rd June 2026 and conclude on 23rd June 2033. The contract covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The primary industry category for this procurement is services, specifically wide area network services within the CPV classification 32430000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by providing critical infrastructure for emergency services communication networks. Large-scale telecommunications companies would be particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the scale and specific technical requirements involved. The procurement was completed with Vodafone Ltd, highlighting the potential for similar firms to engage with government contracts in this sector in the future. Despite not being aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large suppliers capable of delivering complex and widespread network services can benefit substantially from such high-value, long-term contracts.

## Notice

Provision of an ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN) for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a57008-b576-4d26-8dcd-da6031469336 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 21:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a57008-b576-4d26-8dcd-da6031469336

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a57008-b576-4d26-8dcd-da6031469336
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/15406275019F96043115
  Copy of Redacted Contract
- http://N/A
  Provision of ESN Wide Area Network (ESN WAN) - Redacted Contract

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