---
title: "Provision of Core Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05261f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05261f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# Provision of Core Network

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05261f

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Core Network" services, targeting the public sector within the Wakefield region (UKE45), United Kingdom. This procurement falls under sub-central government, with the primary industry categories being internet networks and network infrastructure. The tender is currently in the planning update stage as of 4th June 2025. The procurement method is selective, with the aim to award under an existing framework, further competition being anticipated. The procurement process is competitive and classified as above threshold, with key contract dates ranging from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in internet services, network components, and networking software packages. Companies with robust capabilities in providing internet and hardware services will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in public authority tenders or possessing framework agreement affiliations. With the planning stage setting a future notice date for December 2025, interested businesses are encouraged to prepare for competition in delivering essential network infrastructure enhancements that can bolster regional connectivity and technological advancement.

## Notice

Provision of core network services including internet services and hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029763-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 09:51 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029763-2025
- 25 May 2025 at 18:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027435-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029763-2025
  4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027435-2025
  25th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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