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NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - The Provision of Switches & Associated Licenses 26-26 (Wireless Access Points)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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06 Nov 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of switches and associated licenses, specifically wireless access points, has reached the award stage under the management of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. The contract, bearing the classification of digital switching equipment within the networks industry category, was issued through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. It is valued at £197,843 and covers a contract period starting from 28th October 2025 to 27th October 2032. The procurement involves delivery to the M35 0AD postal area in England. Managed by NHS Shared Business Services, the project was awarded on 8th October 2025. Key interlocutors include Harry Fisher as the contact point, located in Salford, England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and digital switching equipment, particularly those experienced with Cisco products. Companies capable of supplying wireless access points and associated installations would find this tender favourable. Additionally, the procurement was structured to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), opening avenues for a diverse range of suppliers. The awarded supplier, CAE Technology Services Limited, indicates a high level of competition within this sector, underlining the importance of industry-specific expertise and capability to meet the detailed technical requirements implied by the procurement process.

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Notice Title

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - The Provision of Switches & Associated Licenses 26-26 (Wireless Access Points)

Notice Description

The Provision of Switches & Associated Licenses 25-26 (Wireless Access Points) CW9172I-RTG Cisco Wireless CW9172I X 250 LIC-CW-E Cisco Wireless Licence - Essentials 7 Year Term X 250 LIC-SPACES-ESS Cisco Spaces Essentials for Cisco Wireless Essentials X 250

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a8fc04-34dc-455b-906a-1db83a1af4bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc53cd1-0bef-4433-8c9e-75d264e18bad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,843 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2032 Over 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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