---
title: "Provision of Network Services and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a73"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069a73.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Provision of Network Services and Equipment

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a73

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of network services and equipment, including products such as Prisma, Cortex, Dartrace, and CISCO. This process falls under the services category, with a specific focus on network equipment and computer network services as indicated by CPV codes 32420000 and 72700000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with future communication set for 1st October 2026. The location for service delivery is in the UKH14 region, and the contract period is anticipated to run from 1st February 2027 to 1st February 2030, with a potential extension up to 2032. The total value of the contract is estimated at £6,000,000 net, £7,200,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and telecommunications sectors, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity. The process has been structured to accommodate SMEs, making it an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their market reach with public sector clients. Providing network services and equipment to a public authority such as Suffolk County Council would not only deliver significant revenue potential but also enhance the visibility and prestige of the winning bidder's capabilities and reputation in the government sector.

## Notice

Provision of network services and equipment e.g Prisma, COrtex, Dartrace, CISCO etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046199-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046199-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 16:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045109-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046199-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045109-2026
  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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