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title: "WAN Circuits"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# WAN Circuits

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e23a2fa2-cea2-4e8e-88df-672671d71e81

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## Summary

The procurement process for “WAN Circuits” by the Pension Protection Fund involves a selective tender under the CCS Network Services 3 Framework, Lot 1a. This agreement addresses Wide Area Network services (CPV code 32430000) and pertains to locations in Croydon, Cannon Street, and Crown Hosting Data Centre, with the contracting process reaching the award stage as of September 2025. The procurement method is a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at GBP 105,141. The contract period extends from 15 October 2025 to 14 October 2026, offering a one-year term with an optional 12-month extension. The tender, which supports SME participation, initially closed for tenders on 1 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering robust wide-area networking solutions. Companies in the telecommunications and IT services sectors would be well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and footprint in strategic locations across London. The focus on high-demand infrastructure in key urban hubs underscores potential growth and long-term collaboration with the Pension Protection Fund, enhancing business profiles and facilitating access to further public sector contracts.

## Notice

CCS Network Services 3 Framework, Lot 1a. This agreement is for a year with an optional 12 month extension and is for the existing circuits that are still required between Croydon, Cannon Street and Crown Hosting Data Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b033365-5810-4e9e-94f8-80361c22ae0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,141 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 19:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b033365-5810-4e9e-94f8-80361c22ae0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b033365-5810-4e9e-94f8-80361c22ae0c
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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