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title: "GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05616d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services

Buyer: FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05616d

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by First Greater Western Limited for "GWR - Local Area Network (LAN) Services" has reached the award stage as of 12th January 2026. This procurement falls under the utilities special regime, featuring a service contract relating to the support and maintenance of internal corporate networks, focused on Juniper and Ruckus technologies. The competitive flexible procedure method was utilised, reflecting the selective nature of the process. Located in Wiltshire, UK (Region: UKK14), this initiative carried out its tender process with expressions of interest due by 15th August 2025, leading to a planned contract commencement on 31st March 2026. The contract allows for two potential one-year extensions beyond its initial five-year term. The supplier selected for this award is IP-PERFORMANCE LTD, facilitated through roles indicative of a private utility buyer and a small and medium enterprise (SME) supplier, underlining a successful partnership aimed at delivering network services and hardware valued at approximately £2.37 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in network administration and maintenance. By focusing on Juniper and Ruckus hardware, the procurement values expertise in these areas, supporting growth for businesses capable of providing resilient service and innovative management solutions. Companies with strengths in supplying and supporting networking technologies, offering technical support escalation, and ensuring robust internet connectivity align well with the tender specifications. Additionally, as the contract includes a renewal option and provisions for hardware and software services, businesses that can adapt and evolve with technological advancements will be well-suited to fulfil long-term roles in this public procurement opportunity, benefitting from establishing a reputable foothold in the competitive utilities market.

## Notice

GWR are looking for a supplier who can provide the support of the internal GWR Corporate network and all associated technologies including Juniper switching and firewall hardware. Requirements The support and hardware maintenance of the Juniper hardware. The support and hardware maintenance of the Ruckus centralised wireless hardware. The above support will include monitoring and upgrading of the hardware in line with supplier firmware releases. To provide a technical escalation path for internal support team for complex networking issues and resolve these either remotely or via on site visits. Deploy a secure remote access method to enable support and improvements whilst ensuring that all activity on the hardware is logged and auditable. Provide a secure and stable point of presence on the internet for device connectivity in and out of the GWR network. Provide a support portal that GWR staff can access to raise faults and get updates on current issues. Aims & Objectives * To oversee the operation of the networking hardware to ensure that it is fit for purpose and patched in line with supplier firmware releases. We will also be looking for a supplier to be pro-active and suggest improvements to be rolled out to improve the end user experience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: LAN Hardware LAN Services

Renewal: +2 optional yearly extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002438-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| Awards value | £2,377,019 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 1HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IP-PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 17:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002438-2026
- 17 Jul 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041018-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002438-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041018-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procurement.gwr.com/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ip-performance.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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