---
title: "Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-11"
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# Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN)

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584fb

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) under the industry category of data network management and support services (CPV 72315000). The procurement, conducted using a limited procurement method, involved awarding a contract to Virgin Media Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition, falling under the rationale that it was outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £900,408, was signed on 7th August 2025. Although a lot intended for Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment was cancelled, the award process was nonetheless active and successfully concluded.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in data network services and equipment. With the contract awarded to a large enterprise like Virgin Media Ltd, other businesses aiming to compete in this sector might find value in focusing on quality and social value criteria in future tenders. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises that can deliver innovative internet services in the UK, particularly in regions such as UKD6, might be well-suited for similar opportunities, leveraging frameworks like the CCS Network Services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate expansion and increased market presence in the UK's public sector network infrastructure.

## Notice

Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wide Area Network (WAN) services and equipment

Options: 2 x 12 months or 24 months

### Procurement Information

Use of CCS Network Services 3 Framework Lot 1a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047572-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,408 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047572-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

## Provenance

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