Scope
Reference
2502-26
Description
The Council requires a partner to deliver and maintain a Cisco based SD WAN Solution to replace its existing MPLS WAN Solution. Additional services such as implementation services will be required. The Council has undertaken significant work to evaluate its requirements and identify a solution that will offer compatibility and integration with existing infrastructure, current Council resources and be contained within any available budget. The Council anticipates going out to tender at the end of November 2025. The solution will need to be live and operational by 22 July 2027.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 21 July 2032
- 6 years, 1 month, 21 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council reserves the right to procure additional hardware and services throughout the course of the contract where it compliments the solution and is beneficial to the service delivered by the Council.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 November 2025
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
7 January 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)
5 May 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Council intends to use a competitive flexible procedure for this requirement. This process is still being finalised and is subject to change at this point. However, it is anticipated the process will include the submission of an initial tender in response to tender documentation and specification published. This will be followed by a period of review, clarification and dialogue with suppliers before suppliers are invited to submit best and final offers for formal evaluation.
Contracting authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQH-9124-TMLN
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA
United Kingdom
Email: Andrew.S.Brown@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government