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# Core Networks Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-networks-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-067d68). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED: "Core Networks Tender". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £14,400,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 18 May 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/severn-trent-water-limited-GB-PPON-PQQN-5222-QDXR)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £14,400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment, Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment, Telecommunications services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-networks-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-067d68#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067d68`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-networks-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-067d68#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com%2Fdashboard%2Fpublic%2Fappext%2Fcomsapsbncdiscoveryui%23%2FRfxEvent%2Fpreview%2F1110009679%3FanId%3DANONYMOUS)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/core-networks-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-067d68#participate

## Description
This tender process is for the provision of Core Networks services. A high-level summary of the scope across all Lots is set out below.
Bidders are invited to propose a solution that is capable of delivering a modern, integrated network and voice solution that meets the Utilities core connectivity requirements and ensures comprehensive Local Area Network (LAN) support, whilst also suggesting alternative options to enable diverse network connectivity.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: WAN Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32000000, 50330000, 64200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £6,000,000
- **Description:** The Utilities require a modern, resilient and scalable WAN that supports IT, OT and CNI operations across a diverse estate.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Voice Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32000000, 50330000, 64200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,400,000
- **Description:** The Utilities require modern, resilient voice services that integrate cleanly with the future WAN and SD-WAN estate and support on-premises, cloud and hybrid deployment patterns.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: LAN Hardware Maintenance & Support
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32000000, 50330000, 64200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £6,000,000
- **Description:** The Utilities require a consolidated and proactive LAN support service capable of maintaining a stable, secure and compliant estate across IT sites, OT/CNI sites are not in scope of for this contract.. The successful Bidder will assume responsibility...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F031674-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-27T12:47:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T03:18:56.526Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067d68