---
title: "Defra - Future Network Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034e9c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-12-22"
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# Defra - Future Network Procurement

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034e9c

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a procurement process titled "Defra - Future Network Procurement" in the services industry category. Located in London, UK, the procurement stage is currently planned, with key dates indicating a future notice date of July 5, 2022. This procurement aims to provide a new Networks contract encompassing Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking, Gateways, Zscaler, and potentially SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Companies well-suited to compete are those offering network services solutions aligning with the outlined requirements. As the Defra procurement progresses through stages, businesses interested in providing Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking solutions, Gateways, Zscaler, and SD-WAN services are likely to find opportunities to participate in the upcoming tender processes.

## Notice

Provision of a new Networks contract which will include Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking (Wired and Wi-Fi), Gateways, Zscaler, and possibly SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a new Networks contract which will include Wide Area Networking, Local Area Networking (Wired and Wi-Fi), Gateways, Zscaler, and possibly SD-WAN with Direct Internet Access. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform any interested suppliers that Defra is commencing a procurement activity of Defra's network services. The initial step will be the release of a Request for Information that will invite suppliers to suggest options for the provision of network services based on an outline of current state, and strategic direction. This will be issued shortly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036400-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036400-2022
- 8 Jul 2022 at 11:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018749-2022
- 5 Jul 2022 at 19:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018420-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54402

## Provenance

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