---
title: "WAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05133a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05133a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# WAN

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05133a

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, a central government public authority located in Bristol, is currently planning a procurement process for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) services under the UK1 Pipeline Notice. This initiative focuses on IT services, including consulting and software development related to Internet and support systems across the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the planning update stage, with future tender notices anticipated to be published by 11th October 2027. The projected value for this contract is £4,891,192.60, and it is expected to commence on 11th April 2028, running through to 10th April 2032, with the potential for extension until 2034.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in IT services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the planned renewal and a substantial contract period, businesses with expertise in WAN services and related fields may find this procurement to be a lucrative endeavour. Engaging in this process could facilitate gaining governmental contracts and expanding market reach. The provision of WAN services is vital for the communication infrastructure, and companies capable of providing innovative and reliable solutions will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this. The provision for WAN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022565-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2028 - 10 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,891,192 |
| 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 | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| 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

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 11:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022565-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 13:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022565-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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