---
title: "WAN SOLUTIONS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-25"
---

# WAN SOLUTIONS

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7f

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions, with an estimated gross value of £1,980,000 GBP. Tagged as a planning stage with a direct award procurement method, this contract pertains to the wide area network services industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, the process targets a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 to 5th March 2031, with the potential for renewal until 30th June 2033. Potential suppliers are advised to prepare submissions ahead of the future notice date on 15th July 2026. The contract is specifically above the threshold, and the main procurement category is services. The specific location for delivery is unspecified within the UK, but the project will benefit from central government oversight.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those providing wide area network solutions. Companies that are well-suited for this contract include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in networking services and the capacity to manage large-scale network infrastructure projects. The direct award process streamlines the procurement procedure, presenting an advantage to businesses that are already established as suppliers to government entities or have a strong track record in similar service provisions. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility in public sector technology and communications deployments.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060032-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 5 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 16:13 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060032-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060032-2026
  25th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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