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title: "The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade"
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# The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-connectivity-programme-network-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** English Heritage Trust: "The Connectivity Programme: Network Upgrade". Published status: complete. Published Value: £300,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 18 Sept 2023, 17:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [English Heritage Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/english-heritage-trust-GB-COH-01852569)
- **Published Value:** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 18 September 2023 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Network infrastructure, Wide area network, Wide area network services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Awarded Value:** £165,006 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-connectivity-programme-network-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c`

## 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/the-connectivity-programme-network-upgrade-ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c#tl-md)

## Description
English Heritage is embarking on a key digital upgrade. Our current project aims to transition from our existing MPLS network to a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). This change aligns with our commitment to continually enhancing the experiences we offer our visitors.In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our infrastructure is robust and ready for the upcoming advancements.We are seeking potential partners who can ensure that our network infrastructure meets the demands of the future.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 32424000, 32430000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £300,000
- **Description:** In preparation for the delivery of SD-WAN in 2024, there's also a need to update the LAN hardware at several of our sites. Consequently, the purpose of this tender document is to procure, pre-stage, and install the new network switches, ensuring our ...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** The Connectivity Project: Network Upgrade (active)
  - Award id: `029903-2023-P/REFEH00001965-1`
  - Supplier(s): **CAE Technology Services**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-142878`
  - Value: £165,006 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** The Connectivity Project: Network Upgrade (active)
  - Signed Value: £165,006
  - Signed Date: 09/10/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F029903-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-11T06:59:58.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:26:49.473Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03f53c