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UHSussex Juniper

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a selective procurement process for the supply of Juniper networking hardware and support. The procurement, titled "UHSussex Juniper", falls under the 'Network Infrastructure' industry category. It involved the call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on the geographical location of Worthing, UK, with the products being delivered potentially beyond British territories and globally. The contract, awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, commenced on 28th February 2025 and will run until 1st January 2030, marking the procurement at its award stage as of 7th July 2025. The total value of the award stood at £1,163,190 GBP, showcasing a significant investment in the Trust's technological infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the network infrastructure sector, given the substantial amount and long contract duration. Businesses experienced in providing high-quality networking solutions and support can benefit by positioning themselves as key technology providers to prominent public sector organisations like the NHS. The established framework agreement approach indicates that compatible suppliers already within such frameworks are most suited to compete, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong credentials and relationships within public sector procurement circles.

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Notice Title

UHSussex Juniper

Notice Description

Supply of Juniper networking hardware and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-058b3d84-4f15-46a8-9c05-7514b7fcdfde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54da1d2a-3b9f-48fe-a234-5b242d914b7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,704 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,163,190 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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