---
title: "The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c"
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# The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c

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## Summary

The English Heritage Trust is procuring services for "The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade." This procurement falls under the industry category of wide area network services. The tender aims to transition to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network by 2024, with a focus on updating LAN hardware at various sites. The procurement stage is completed, with CAE Technology Services being the active supplier awarded the contract worth £165,005.72 signed on October 10, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in network infrastructure services to engage with English Heritage. Companies experienced in providing network switches or wide area network solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for bid submission has passed, and the procurement method was an open procedure, providing transparent access to interested bidders.

## Notice

English Heritage is embarking on a key digital upgrade. Our current project aims to transition from our existing MPLS network to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This change aligns with our commitment to continually enhancing the experiences we offer our visitors.In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.We are seeking potential partners who can ensure that our network infrastructure meets the demands of the future.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029903-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,005 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 06:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029903-2023
- 18 Aug 2023 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024352-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage

## Provenance

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