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title: "Wide Area Network (WAN), Cloud Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Data Centre Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668a0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Wide Area Network (WAN), Cloud Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Data Centre Services

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668a0

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Wide Area Network (WAN), Cloud Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Data Centre Services". The procurement is focused on services within the IT sector, specifically covering diverse network requirements such as Internet, intranet, cybersecurity, and data centre services. The process is currently in the planning phase, with a critical milestone set for 15th April 2026 concerning market engagement. The procurement location includes regions UKC and UKM82 in the United Kingdom. This is a preliminary step to gather information from the market to make the future procurement more efficient, with the potential for formal tender proceedings to follow based on the responses.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering network infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and cloud connectivity. With the classification indicating suitability for SMEs, smaller firms with expertise in networking and internet software packages stand to benefit considerably from participating. Engaging in this process could pave the way for establishing a long-term contract with a renewal option, scheduled to commence in April 2027 and potentially extend through April 2032. Businesses well-positioned in the IT and cybersecurity sectors should prepare to engage with the buyer, the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, to maximise growth opportunities via this tender.

## Notice

CPI is looking into a potential procurement exercise for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN), Cloud Connectivity, Cybersecurity & Data Centre Services to potentially enter a contract. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding several issues related to the potential procurement exercise. You are therefore invited to consider the requirements detailed above and complete the below questionnaire. This notice is not an invitation for formal expressions of interest. CPI is issuing this request for information only, to assess the reaction of the market and thus make any potential procurement process more focused and efficient. Formal tender may follow based on responses.

### Planning Information

Completion of Soft Market Testing Response Questionnaire which is available on Intend Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022435-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2027 - 11 Apr 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32412120 - Intranet network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022435-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022435-2026
  12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-cpi.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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