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title: "CP2571-24 Wide Area Network"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# CP2571-24 Wide Area Network

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88fe3706-2a40-419d-8e8d-0e38ab8ac248

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract titled "CP2571-24 Wide Area Network" under the procurement stage of "award." This procurement involves creating a highly available, flexible, and secure Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solution to be implemented using Fortinet technology. The project will replace the current MPLS WAN and Internet connectivity services. The contract, valued at £1.2 million for the initial period, was awarded in May 2025. The expected go-live date is August 2026, with a contract duration of three years and options for extension. The procurement falls under the services category within the "Wide area network" (CPV code 32430000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was "Other," initiated as a tender.

This SDWAN project offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in network solutions, particularly those specialising in Fortinet technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses with capabilities in developing and implementing advanced network infrastructure will benefit from the opportunity to modernise and enhance IT service continuity and security for Devon County Council. The winning bidder, GCI Network Solutions Limited, demonstrates recognition of firms capable of delivering robust IT solutions through frameworks like the CCS Framework: RM6116 Network Services 3.

## Notice

Devon County Council (DCC) seeks to procure a managed, highly available, flexible, and secure Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solution based on Fortinet technology to replace its existing MPLS Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet connectivity service. This procurement forms part of a DCC Infrastructure Modernisation programme of work which includes implementing a modern hybrid on premise/cloud infrastructure, improved IT service continuity, disaster recovery, security, and data protection. Contract awarded May 2025 ready to go live August 2026. Duration 3 years with the option to extend 2 x 36 months and 1 x 12 months. Value PS1.2 m for initial 3 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fe9f3f-28d4-4534-94fb-66b128235d64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fe9f3f-28d4-4534-94fb-66b128235d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fe9f3f-28d4-4534-94fb-66b128235d64
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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