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Specifically, the company aims to:\n- Gain Technical Insight: Understand the latest developments in SD-WAN technology, including security integrations (SASE/SSE) and hardware vs. software-based deployment models.\n- Refine Specifications: Ensure the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains realistic, non-restrictive technical requirements that align with current market standards.\n- Validate Feasibility: Gather feedback on the proposed project timelines, implementation risks, and service level expectations.\nAlso, if permitted: \n- Inform Budgeting: Obtain indicative cost models (Capex vs. Opex) to ensure internal financial alignment.\n3. Anticipated Procurement Timelines\nThe GMC is currently in the pre-procurement phase. Based on the feedback received during this engagement:\n- Estimated Publication of ITT: April 2026\n- Contract Type: Likely a Fixed-Term Service Contract with options to extend." }, { "releaseID": "038326-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-28T09:48:50+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Background information\nThe current WAN solution is coming to the end of the contract and GMC are looking to move to a new provider and a new WAN Solution across all GMC sites. We have approx. 1,800 staff who work in a remote working hybrid model with only 20% of these are onsite at any one-time. Remote workers connect via VPN into the Manchester and London Datacentres. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the sections detailed in the required Lots below.\nThe current GMC WAN adopts point to point ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap is to move to a more flexible Cloud based SD-WAN model.\nGMC locations:\n- London - Regent’s Place, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3JN\n- Manchester – 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AW\n- Manchester – 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB\n- Manchester – St James's Buildings, 79 Oxford Street Manchester, M1 6FQ\n- Edinburgh – The Tun, 4 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ\n- Cardiff – Caspian Point 2, Caspian Way, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ\n- Belfast - Bedford House, 16–22 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FD.\nCurrent Wide Area & Internet Networks\nThe GMC operates from 7 main site in the UK and N. 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This may involve liaison activities, advice and guidance on network development e.g. traffic prioritisation and shaping, implementation of Quality of Service for the transport of Voice, Video and Unified Comms traffic across the LAN/WAN.\nFor information, the components in the LAN are Cisco Catalyst 9600 and 9300 switches providing core, distribution, and access.\nWe are looking to procure:\n- A customer managed SD-WAN/SSE solution with accompanying Professional Services.\n- The scope includes the licensing, supply, implementation and support of software, virtual appliances and physical edge appliances that enable the GMC to manage all WAN and security policies centrally via a single pane of glass. \nThe Tenderers shall provide a phased professional services engagement designed to transform the current network architecture. The engagement is divided into two distinct milestones:\n- Phase 1 (SD-WAN Foundations). Implementation of an application aware network overlay to optimise connectivity and site reliability\n- Phase 2 (SSE integration): The subsequent overlay of cloud-delivered security services to achieve a complete SASE architecture." }, { "releaseID": "076953-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-12T16:34:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "Background information\n- The current WAN solution is coming to the end of the contract and GMC are looking to move to a new provider and a new WAN Solution across all GMC sites. We have approx. 1,800 staff who work in a remote working hybrid model with only 20% of these are onsite at any one-time. Remote workers connect via VPN into the Manchester and London Datacentres. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the sections detailed in the required Lots below.\n- The current GMC WAN adopts point to point ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap is to move to a more flexible Cloud based SD-WAN model.\n- GMC locations:\n* London - Regent’s Place, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3JN\n* Manchester – 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AW\n* Manchester – 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB\n* Manchester – St James's Buildings, 79 Oxford Street Manchester, M1 6FQ\n* Edinburgh – The Tun, 4 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ\n* Cardiff – Caspian Point 2, Caspian Way, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ\n* Belfast - Bedford House, 16–22 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FD\nCurrent Wide Area & Internet Networks\n- The GMC operates from 7 main site in the UK and N. 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Remote workers connect via VPN into the Manchester and London Datacentres. We are therefore inviting bids from suppliers who can meet the requirements outlined in the sections detailed in the required Lots below.\n- The current GMC WAN adopts point to point ethernet technology and the strategic roadmap is to move to a more flexible Cloud based SD-WAN model.\n- GMC locations:\n•\tLondon - Regent’s Place, 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3JN\n•\tManchester – 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AW\n•\tManchester – 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB\n•\tManchester – St James's Buildings, 79 Oxford Street Manchester, M1 6FQ\n•\tEdinburgh – The Tun, 4 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ\n•\tCardiff – Caspian Point 2, Caspian Way, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4DQ\n•\tBelfast - Bedford House, 16–22 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FD\nCurrent Wide Area & Internet Networks\n61.\tThe GMC operates from 7 main site in the UK and N. 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