Planning

Network Services 4

  • Crown Commercial Service

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-054670

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0504a6 (view related notices)

Published 8 September 2025, 2:17pm



Scope

Reference

RM6377

Description

This framework will provide access to a wide range of networks and telecommunications services, products and solutions

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £7,000,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £8,400,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 17 February 2027 to 16 February 2035
  • 8 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Engagement

Engagement deadline

13 March 2026

Engagement process description

Crown Commercial Service will be conducting a number of engagements with the market in the development of the Network Services 4 commercial agreement.

We are currently seeking feedback from suppliers regarding the scope and lot structure of Network Services 4 through a survey available at the following link:

https://crowncommercial.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w2lHdc3qpqLnlc

Survey responses are expected by the end of September 2025.

Subsequent to the ending of the survey, it is expected that further engagements, such as one-to-one meetings or workshops, will be conducted with suppliers from October 2025 to further support the shaping of this agreement. You can register your interest in participating in these events by emailing networkservices@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Further information on Network Services 4, including engagement information can be found on the upcoming agreements page of the CCS website through the following link:

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

19 August 2026


Contracting authority

Crown Commercial Service

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 3454102222

Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website: https://www.gov.uk/ccs

Region: UKD72 - Liverpool

Organisation type: Public authority - central government