---
title: "Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a72"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a72.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a72

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is planning a procurement process for the Suffolk Pan Public Sector Wide Area Network, aiming to provide comprehensive wide area networking services for public sector organisations. The contract, currently in the planning stage, falls under the services category, with a significant budget of £14,250,000 allocated for this purpose. The project is located in the UKH14 region, covering Ipswich, with a planned contract period from 1st January 2029 to 1st January 2034, and the potential for extension up to 1st January 2039. A future notice regarding this opportunity is expected by 30th November 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in wide area network services, particularly those classified as SMEs, as they are deemed suitable for competing for this lot. Companies specialising in wide area networking, especially those with the capability to handle large-scale public sector contracts, would find this tender highly beneficial for business expansion. Moreover, the long-term nature and potential for contract renewal make it an attractive opportunity for sustained growth in the services domain.

## Notice

Provision of wide area networking service for public sector organisations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2029 - 1 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,250,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 16:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045108-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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