--- title: "Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04da61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04da61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04da61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04da61.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04da61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04da61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04da61.json) ## Summary Procurement for Housing (PfH) is in the planning stage for a new "Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework," which aims to replace the current framework set to expire in February 2025. The scope includes several categories such as Networking and Security, Unified Communications and Voice Solutions, and Mobile Communications. This procurement, with an estimated value of £80,000,000, is classified under telecommunications services (CPV code: 64200000) and is expected to engage a variety of suppliers. The procurement process will include extensive market engagement through various channels. Interested suppliers should contact the Central Procurement Services Team at supportservices@pfh.co.uk. This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in telecommunications services, digital inclusion, and IoT solutions. The framework will be divided into multiple lots, making it accessible to both SMEs and larger, established companies. Suppliers specialising in network infrastructure, data security, or mobile communications will find this tender particularly relevant. The future framework aims to support innovation and inclusion in the telecommunications sector, making it a pivotal opportunity for companies to expand their portfolios and customer base. ## Notice The current Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and Internet of Things framework expires in February 2025. It currently comprises 6 lots: - Networking and Security - Unified Communications and Voice Solutions - Total Communications Solutions - Mobile Communications - Community WiFi and Digital Inclusion - Internet of Things ### Lot Information Lot 1 The existing Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and Internet of Things framework is due to expire in February 2026. It is anticipated that the future framework will be divided into lots, depending on the outcome of market engagement. PfH wishes to engage with suitably experienced and qualified suppliers in order to support the development of the strategy for the replacement framework. Engagement with SMEs will be particularly welcomed, as well as with larger established companies. Interested suppliers should contact the Central Procurement Services Team at: supportservices@pfh.co.uk Market engagement will be conducted through a variety of channels which may include but not be limited to one to one telephone or video calls, face to face meetings or wider supplier engagement sessions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003211-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING | | Locality | YES | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA2 0YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Poulton North | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30213100 - Portable computers - 30213200 - Tablet computer - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 30237110 - Network interfaces - 30237200 - Computer accessories - 30237270 - Portable computer carrying cases - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones - 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless) - 32400000 - Networks - 32410000 - Local area network - 32412000 - Communications network - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32412110 - Internet network - 32412120 - Intranet network - 32413000 - Integrated network - 32413100 - Network routers - 32415000 - Ethernet network - 32416000 - ISDN network - 32416100 - ISDX network - 32420000 - Network equipment - 32421000 - Network cabling - 32423000 - Network hubs - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 32425000 - Network operating system - 32427000 - Network system - 32428000 - Network upgrade - 32429000 - Telephone network equipment - 32430000 - Wide area network - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission - 32571000 - Communications infrastructure - 32580000 - Data equipment - 32581000 - Data-communications equipment - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48210000 - Networking software package - 48214000 - Network operating system software package - 48215000 - Networking developers' software package - 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package - 48219700 - Communications server software package - 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package - 48221000 - Internet browsing software package - 48222000 - Web server software package - 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package - 48510000 - Communication software package - 48511000 - Desktop communications software package - 48730000 - Security software package - 48731000 - File security software package - 48732000 - Data security software package - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48820000 - Servers - 48821000 - Network servers - 48822000 - Computer servers - 48823000 - File servers - 48824000 - Printer servers - 48825000 - Web servers - 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment - 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment - 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment - 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment - 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment - 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment - 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines - 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services - 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72212218 - License management software development services - 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services - 72212221 - Internet browsing software development services - 72212222 - Web server software development services - 72212730 - Security software development services - 72212731 - File security software development services - 72212732 - Data security software development services - 72212781 - System management software development services - 72212982 - Configuration management software development services - 72315000 - Data network management and support services - 72315100 - Data network support services - 72315200 - Data network management services - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP - 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services - 72511000 - Network management software services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72710000 - Local area network services - 72720000 - Wide area network services - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 09:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003211-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/ - http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233662 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA26067 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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