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SCW Cisco Server Support Contract

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has procured network support services for its Cisco infrastructure. The requirement covers support for both critical and non-critical Cisco systems, including data network management and related technical support. Services are delivered across England. This is a services contract for an NHS commissioning support organisation, with the buying organisation based in Eastleigh. The requirement is relevant to suppliers providing Cisco infrastructure support, network monitoring, fault management, maintenance and associated technical services for public-sector or healthcare environments. It may also suit smaller businesses, as the procurement identifies the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 July 2026 following a selective call-off from the Government Commercial Agency RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 1 for hardware, software and associated services. Bids had to be submitted by 20 May 2026 at 12:00. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was awarded the contract for £129,210 including the stated contract value, with an award date of 14 July 2026. The contract runs from 15 July 2026 to 14 July 2027. The published procurement value and awarded value are both £129,210. The award is active and the tender status is complete.

For suppliers assessing future NHS network-support opportunities, this award demonstrates demand for managed support of Cisco infrastructure across multiple English locations, covering systems with different levels of criticality. A credible competitor would need strong Cisco technical capability, the capacity to support operational networks reliably, and processes for responding to both critical incidents and routine support requirements. Experience of structured public-sector or healthcare service delivery would strengthen a future proposition, particularly where continuity, resilience and service management are important. Suppliers would also need to understand call-offs from technology frameworks, including the route used for this contract. Smaller businesses may be well placed to compete where they can demonstrate the required specialist capability and delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCW Cisco Server Support Contract

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of network support services for its Cisco infrastructure, covering both critical and non-critical systems. This requirement has been procured via Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Contract RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services under PCR2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29845623-4882-49dd-9b7d-acbd9074f2c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058c8bcb-a1ad-4a91-993a-2c63fffd359e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,210 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
Postcode Area
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specialist Computer Centres

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