---
title: "SD Wan Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0315ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-30"
---

# SD Wan Network

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0315ac

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by First Greater Western Limited, aiming to establish an "SD Wan Network" to enhance connectivity across approximately 160 locations in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on wide area network services. The tender process, which is currently in the planning stage, anticipates a bid submission deadline of 10 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000 spanning over 1080 days, with potential renewals for support and maintenance services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, network architecture, and managed services. Companies that can provide innovative SD-WAN solutions, robust hardware, and comprehensive support for comprehensive installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms with experience in improving network infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient Wi-Fi traffic will likely find considerable advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Applicant will: Provision and supply hardware and software appropriate to circa 160 GWR locations Implement professional services and and ongoing managed service for the Clients IT Estate (circa 160 sites) using SD-WAN Review the existing Clients network using inter alia connectivity models, QoS, IP Schema and network diagrams to understand how networking is designed across the Clients existing estate. Work with the Client to create required Migration Plans, UAT Scripts and other implantation related documentation. Remove surplus/redundant equipment Review the existing Clients pilot SD-WAN solution design at the Hub and Edge site locations and within their response explain how they will deliver their solution either using the same technology or similar. Within your response, please compare/differentiate your solution to the pilot and show the advantages. Work with the Client to create site type definitions and appropriate configurations. The desire outcomes must: Achieve a fast and reliable services to enable key applications such as CCTV and onboard Body Cameras Ensure Wi-Fi traffic is secure, fast, and efficiently managed Ensure an improved service to passengers and the Services at site Achieve simplified Technology & Service for ease of management and cost savings. Achieve less complexity and deliver a simplified IT estate

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of a SD Wan solution including equipment and ongoing Support & Maintenance.

Renewal: Support & maintenance is expected to be subject to an ongoing renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008506-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 09:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008506-2022
- 10 Feb 2022 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003857-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://gwr.com
- https://procurement.gwr.com/

## Provenance

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