Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 27th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067d68 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £14,400,000 |
North East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 3
Status Active
Published 27th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067d68 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £14,400,000 |
Changes to notice
This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.
Extension to the deadline has been applied.
Scope
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- 拢14,400,000 excluding VAT
- 拢17,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2031
- Possible extension to 31 October 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option of three years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Lot 1. WAN Services
Description
The Utilities require a modern, resilient and scalable WAN that supports IT, OT and CNI operations across a diverse estate.
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢6,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Voice Services
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢2,400,000 excluding VAT
- 拢2,880,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. LAN Hardware Maintenance & Support
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 for stabilising and maintaining the existing LAN hardware, providing break/fix support, controlled replacement, configuration governance and lifecycle management. A full IT Site LAN Hardware Inventory is available within Appendix 10 - IT LAN Hardware Inventory.
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢6,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢7,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As per the briefing pack.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 April 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 40% |
| Legal | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
60 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
As per briefing pack
Documents
Associated tender documents
Technical specifications to be met
Contracting authorities
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366686
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQN-5222-QDXR
Severn Trent Centre
Coventry
CV1 2LZ
United Kingdom
Email: systemsandprocessteam-pcm [at] severntrent.co.uk
Website:
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Private utility
HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG
- Companies House: 03527628
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGQ-2543-XWCR
Packsaddle Wrexham Road
Wrexham
LL14 4EH
United Kingdom
Email: systemsandprocessteam-pcm [at] severntrent.co.uk
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Contact organisation
Contact SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED for any enquiries.
