Award

CA15030 - ESNEFT2369 CISCO Networking Switch Hardware to support the EPIC EPR Hosting Infrastructure

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) has awarded a contract for the supply of Cisco networking hardware to support the EPIC EPR Hosting Infrastructure. This tender, titled "CA15030 - ESNEFT2369 CISCO Networking Switch Hardware to support the EPIC EPR Hosting Infrastructure", falls under the goods industry category, specifically hardware (CPV code 44316400). The procurement process concluded with an award to Insight Direct UK Ltd on 5th March 2025, with a contract period starting from 4th February 2025 and ending on 3rd February 2030. The initial contract duration is for five years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The equipment will be delivered to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking hardware, particularly those adept at supplying Cisco products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate in this open procurement process, enabling them to potentially secure a long-term contract with a major NHS foundation trust. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can enhance their growth prospects by providing critical infrastructure support to large public organisations, thereby gaining both credibility and substantial financial benefits. Companies with expertise in digital workplace solutions and a strong logistical capability for wide geographical delivery would be well-suited to take on such contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

CA15030 - ESNEFT2369 CISCO Networking Switch Hardware to support the EPIC EPR Hosting Infrastructure

Notice Description

Invitation to Offer for the Supply of Cisco networking hardware to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a 5 year period with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, (provisional start date 4th February 2025). This procurement is to be conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/ To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15030. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15030 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2042d61a-4e2a-434d-b4ff-dd25e569eaab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37c3b6e-e03f-466c-98c8-c82eaebe5226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£699,796 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2030 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT
Contact Name
Edward Outen
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 5PD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Bixley
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2042d61a-4e2a-434d-b4ff-dd25e569eaab-2025-03-05T14:03:15Z",
    "date": "2025-03-05T14:03:15Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2042d61a-4e2a-434d-b4ff-dd25e569eaab",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "77bdf13f-93d7-4e30-a897-472cc946737a",
        "title": "CA15030 - ESNEFT2369 CISCO Networking Switch Hardware to support the EPIC EPR Hosting Infrastructure",
        "description": "Invitation to Offer for the Supply of Cisco networking hardware to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a 5 year period with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, (provisional start date 4th February 2025). This procurement is to be conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/ To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15030. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15030 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "44316400",
            "description": "Hardware"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "IP4 5PD"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-03T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-04T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2030-02-03T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-103358",
            "name": "East Suffolk and North Essex NHS FT",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "East Suffolk and North Essex NHS FT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Heath Road",
                "locality": "Ipswich",
                "postalCode": "IP4 5PD",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Edward Outen",
                "email": "support@multiquote.com",
                "telephone": "0151 482 9230"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://suppliers.multiquote.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-269438",
            "name": "Insight Direct UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Insight Direct UK Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4th Floor, The Charter Building, Charter Place, London, UB8 1JG"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-103358",
        "name": "East Suffolk and North Essex NHS FT"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2042d61a-4e2a-434d-b4ff-dd25e569eaab-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-03-05T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-05T14:03:15Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 699796.51,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-269438",
                    "name": "Insight Direct UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-02-04T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2030-02-03T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37c3b6e-e03f-466c-98c8-c82eaebe5226",
                    "datePublished": "2025-03-05T14:03:15Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}