--- title: "Managed Wide Area Network (WAN)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-25" --- # Managed Wide Area Network (WAN) Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a1.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is in the planning stages for a procurement process involving the Managed Wide Area Network (WAN) services. Classified under CPV 72720000, this service procurement aims to enhance NAC's digital infrastructure, supporting various municipal functions, including schools and public safety, in the UKM93 region. The Council seeks suppliers' engagement through a Market Engagement Questionnaire, which needs to be submitted by the 9th of December 2025. The procurement is poised to replace the existing contract set to expire in September 2027, with hopes to award a contract by September 2026 to allow a 12-month mobilisation period. This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications, digital connectivity solutions, or innovative IT services. Companies capable of providing secure, resilient, and high-performance networks with the potential for further digital, economic, and social advancements are encouraged to participate. Engaging early with NAC can help shape the procurement procedure, fostering innovation and value. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that can contribute to North Ayrshire's ambitious connectivity and services improvement goals. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market about the potential contract opportunity for a managed wide area network ("WAN"). The purpose of this market engagement questionnaire is to give suppliers advanced notice of the contract, determine the best route to market, and to help shape the procurement process in terms of any minimum requirements set. This procurement is not simply a technical refresh. NAC's WAN is the backbone of its service delivery--supporting schools, corporate functions, libraries, cloud adoption, public safety, digital learning, and emerging smart technologies. It will also provide the foundation upon which NAC intends to build broader digital connectivity ambitions. Suppliers should therefore view this opportunity through both a technical and strategic lens. While the immediate requirement is the delivery of a secure, resilient, high-performance WAN, NAC also intends to leverage this procurement to invite ideas, innovation, and additional value that can support wider digital, economic, and social outcomes across the region. NAC are a strong believer in early supplier engagement to ensure the success of contracts. We would therefore like to encourage you to participate to ensure your feedback is captured and considered. The questionnaire should be returned to William Tomelty, Procurement Team Manager (Sustainability) at williamtomelty@north-ayrshire.gov.uk before close of business 9th December 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The resultant procurement process will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. Exact dates have yet to be confirmed however, NAC's current contract is due to expire September 2027. It is imperative the new WAN is in place before this time to allow a seamless transition. We therefore hope to award by September 2026 (allowing a 12 months mobilisation period). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076981-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 25 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32410000 - Local area network - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32430000 - Wide area network - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable - 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment - 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines - 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services - 72720000 - Wide area network services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2025 at 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076981-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816722 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816722 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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