Wide Area Network Services 2025

Lincolnshire County Council

Published: Mar 20, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Exponential-e Limited — €5,400,000

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About This Opportunity

Wide Area Network Services — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Lincolnshire County Council. Awarded to Exponential-e Limited (EUR 5.4M, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Lincolnshire County Council contract for a network specialist for Wide Area Network Services to replace its outdated Public Services Network ("PSN") with a managed service using modern, fit for purpose, unified and centrally orchestrated Wide Area Network across approx. 200 sites across the County.

The scope shall cover both external connectivity requirements, inter-site communications, and integration points with third-party service providers. It shall exclude end-user devices, application-level services, and any infrastructure not directly related to network transport or orchestration.

This contract is awarded following a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services.

During the term of the Contract, the Buyer may extend the scope of the contract to other public services organisations within Lincolnshire, and at such time the Buyer will enter into good faith negotiations.. CPV: Wide area network services (72720000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 20, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: DN780274-1070. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council has issued 187 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 137 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference DN780274-1070 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Exponential-e Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Lincolnshire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Exponential-e Limited was awarded the contract for €5,400,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.