Network Services 4

Summary 

This framework, let under the Procurement Act 2023, gives public sector organisations access to a wide range of networks and telecommunications services, products and solutions.

Description 

RM6377 Network Services 4 will replace RM6116 Network Services 3. The current framework allows customers to buy:

    • network solutions
    • communication services
    • connectivity to cloud-based data and applications
    • audio and video conferencing
    • radio and satellite networking
    • emerging technologies such as internet of things (IoT) and connected places

    The final scope and lot structure of RM6377 Network Services 4 will be different from RM6116 Network Services 3. These changes will be based on feedback from industry and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits 

  • a dedicated way to buy networks and telecoms services
  • templates and guidance to support the buying journey
  • flexibility to buy complete solutions or individual components
  • a simpler lot structure to help customers choose the right service
  • support for organisations moving from the Airwave Network to the Emergency Services Network (“ESN”)

Product types 

The lot structure includes:

  • internet connectivity services (WAN)
  • local connectivity services (LAN)
  • voice and unified communications
  • contact centre services
  • IoT and connected places (including security & CCTV)
  • critical domain services
  • paging and alerting services
  • audio visual services
  • critical communications devices
  • critical communications services
  • critical communications software

Customer and supplier engagement

We recently held a supplier webinar, designed to support prospective bidders. You can watch the recording of our supplier webinar on YouTube. The slide deck is also available to download in the documents section. 

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The slides from the supplier surgery drop-ins are also available to download in the documents section. 

Documents

RM6377 Specification engagement August 2026

RM6377 Frequently asked questions 24 July 2026

RM6377 Supplier webinar 7 July 2026

RM6377 Supplier surgeries 16 July to 13 Aug 2026

Important links

Pipeline notice Read pipeline notice
Preliminary market engagement notice Read preliminary market enagagement notice
Contract notice in Find a Tender (FTS) Read contract notice
Tender documents Read contract notice

Timeline

Activity Estimated dates
Pre-market engagement August 2025 to April 2026
Drafting of procurement documentation May 2026 to August 2026
Publication of find a tender (FTS) notice August 2026
Framework award March/April 2027