Network Services 4
Summary
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, which currently 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 smart cities
The final scope and lot structure for RM6377 Network Services 4 may be different from RM6116 Network Services 3, following feedback from industry and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
- a dedicated route to market for buying networks and telecoms services
- bespoke templates and guidance to support the buying journey
- flexibility: customers can buy full solutions or modular components
- a simpler lot structure, making it easier to choose the right route to market
Product types
The scope and lot structure for this framework are still being finalised. The current lots under Network Services 3 are:
- inter site connectivity (WAN) and data access services
- commercial radio capabilities
- tactical radio systems
- critical domain services
- intra site connectivity (LAN) and local connectivity services
- IoT and smart cities (smart shared and connected spaces)
- communication platform as a service
- analogue telephony
- digital communication services (unified communications)
- contact centre solutions
- inbound telephony services
- paging and alerting
The final scope and lot structure for RM6377 Network Services 4 may change, depending on feedback from industry and stakeholder engagement.
Customer and supplier engagement
Feedback from customers about network services is still welcome. You can share your feedback by completing our survey.
Supplier engagement started in August 2025. Feedback is being gathered on the scope and lot structure of RM6377 Network Services 4. You can share your feedback by completing our survey .
The category team has recently held a series of meetings with customers and suppliers who expressed interest in a one to one meeting.. Two summary documents were drafted, outlining:
- feedback and insights for RM6377 Network Services 4
- the current draft of the emerging RM6377 Network Services 4 framework engagement: lot structure (please note, this remains subject to change)
Ongoing feedback from both suppliers and customers is welcome. If you have a specific view to share, contact the team at:
- networkservices@crowncommercial.gov.uk
- include NETWORK SERVICES 4 QUERY in the email subject line
Documents
Network services 4 framework engagement: lot structure
Network services 4 summary of key takeouts
Important links
| Pipeline notice | Read pipeline notice |
| Preliminary market engagement notice (PME) | Read PME notice |
| Planned procurement notice | Not available yet |
| Contract notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Not available yet |
| Tender documents | Not available yet |
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 | February 2027 |