--- title: "Network Services 4" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Network Services 4 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), a central government public authority located in Liverpool, is progressing with the "Network Services 4" procurement process, currently in the planning stage. This procurement is aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for a wide range of networks and telecommunications services and goods, with a substantial gross value of up to £9.6 billion. The industry category for this project is telecommunications, specifically covering radio, television, communication, and related equipment. The upcoming due date for market engagement activities is 14th August 2026, followed by a contract period commencing from 17th February 2027 to 16th February 2031. Potential bidders and supplier engagement sessions are scheduled to prepare interested parties for participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by providing access to a lucrative and expansive framework agreement aimed at delivering diverse telecommunications products and solutions. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to penetrate the public sector market. The structure of this framework allows for small and medium enterprises to participate and compete effectively, encouraging innovation and diversity in service offerings. Firms that specialise in communication and telecommunication equipment and offer related services are well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Network Services 4 agreement framework. ## Notice This framework will provide access to a wide range of networks and telecommunications services, products and solutions ### Planning Information Government Commercial Agency will be conducting a number of engagements with the market in the development of the Network Services 4 commercial agreement. We have sought feedback from suppliers regarding the scope and lot structure of Network Services 4 through a survey and series of one-to-one meetings, conducted Sept - Oct 2025. We plan to hold webinar events and weekly drop-in sessions to inform the market of Government Commercial Agency (GCA) aims, and help potential bidders prepare for this opportunity. Further information on Network Services 4, including engagement information can be found on the upcoming agreements page of the GCA website through the following link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming GCA and TechUK are hosting a webinar session 7th July, you can sign up here: https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/gca-network-services-4-rm6377-market-engagement-event.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063885-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 07:00 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063885-2026 - 3 Jul 2026 at 10:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062724-2026 - 3 Jul 2026 at 10:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062720-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 09:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082300-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054670-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015824-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063885-2026 8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062724-2026 3rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062720-2026 3rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082300-2025 12th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054670-2025 8th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015824-2025 17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/gca-network-services-4-rm6377-market-engagement-event.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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