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Contract for the Provision of NECS - Cisco Data Centre Switches

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Cisco Data Centre Switches, awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit. This procurement was executed under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services (RM6098). The contract, valued at £37,173.6, is set to run from 24th February 2026 to 28th April 2027, covering regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom, falling under the Information Technology Services category. The procurement followed a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology and data centre solutions. The procurement's selection under a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, making it favourable for SMEs capable of providing high-quality technological products and services. Businesses with expertise in supplying Cisco products, or similar hardware and software solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders within the CCS framework. Additionally, the alignment with NHS requirements ensures continued demand and potential for ongoing partnerships. Business entities can benefit by registering their interest in future opportunities via the SCW E-Procurement platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of NECS - Cisco Data Centre Switches

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Cisco Data Centre Switches to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (Hosted by NHS England). This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services (RM6098).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f9e19e7-e5c0-475f-a706-65786d3643f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ea56d39-ec52-4b70-9714-9f5b7032a5db
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,173 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,173 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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