---
title: "The provision of WAN Wide Area Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051d8d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051d8d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# The provision of WAN Wide Area Network Services

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051d8d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involves a planned contract for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) services. This tender, with a projected value of £2,400,000, falls under the 'goods' category and targets the industry related to wide area network services. Scheduled to start on 1st April 2026, the contract spans until 31st March 2029, with the potential for renewal. The preliminary planning phase commenced on 22nd May 2025, and further notices are anticipated by 1st October 2025. The procurement covers services across the region of Northamptonshire, UK, focusing on enhancing the technological infrastructure for Northamptonshire Police.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in network infrastructure and telecommunications. Businesses that can offer innovative and robust WAN solutions and have experience with public authority contracts will find this tender especially suitable. The contract's considerable financial scope and extended duration offer a stable revenue stream, fostering potential for long-term partnerships. Enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive services that align with public sector needs are well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The authority is looking for a supplier for the provision of WAN Wide Area Network Services across Northamptonshire Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024776-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024776-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024776-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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