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Unified Communications and Paging Solution

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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25 Apr 2018 at 21:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), which is seeking a supplier for a "Unified Communications and Paging Solution" at Papworth Hospital, located in Cambridge, East of England. The tender is currently complete, with an open procedure as the method of procurement. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2018 and will run until 30th June 2021, with a minimum value of £300,000 and a total value of £650,000. The tender period had a deadline for submissions set at 16th January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and communication networks, particularly for those offering unified communications solutions. Companies capable of delivering design, implementation, and training for telephony services will find this a suitable market. Additionally, suppliers with experience in integrating paging systems or collaborating with subcontractors are encouraged to consider participation, as the contracting authority emphasises the need for innovative solutions in this transitioning healthcare environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Communications and Paging Solution

Notice Description

Papworth Hospital will be moving to new premises in June 2018 and needs a replacement telephony service and implementation that will enable the following: Unified Communications across PC, tablet and mobile end points in any location Voicemail to email notification and message delivery Temporary Links to old Papworth via WAN (SIP) Permanent link to Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) via fibre and SIP/DPNSS New number plan Resilient, dual data centre solution between NPH and CUH Resilient, transparent connectivity with Justinian House, the administration unit. Provide functionality that moves with the user - accessible via a laptop, desktop, tablet or smart phone; Call logging Call recording Connectivity with paging systems (SIP) Option to provide a paging system, with a back up antenna, linked to the telephony system via SIP A Distributed Antenna System (DAS) will be installed allowing mobile communications to operate throughout the new property (via direct links to Mobile Network Operators), including 4G which will provide back up to PSTN services and internal UC functions. This will also be vital to providing additional information to crash and PPCI teams. The two paging transmitters will be linked to the CUH base Station Hotel (BSH) which also forms part of this tender as an option. DAS will be the primary paging antenna system, but there will also be a high output power back up aerial and transmitter to cover NPH in the case of DAS failure, possibly located on the roof of CUH. Papworth Hospital is looking to engage with and appoint a single supplier for the purpose of carrying out the design, implementation, training and project management for the implementation of the new systems. It is understood that the paging solution may require the Supplier to engage with a partner/sub contractor and details of this arrangement must be provided. Please also note that suppliers will need to work with existing providers to Papworth Hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a161154-151b-4199-9a2c-bd2d8dcce057
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32412000 - Communications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,844 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2018 - 11 Jun 2018 1-6 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB23 3RE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Caxton & Papworth
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINOS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Further Information

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