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WSFT - Capital Purchase - IT - Enterprise Network Infrastructure and Support

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust procured replacement core network switches to replace legacy infrastructure with modern, high-availability, enterprise-grade network equipment. The requirement covers supply and implementation of the switches, together with Extreme Platform ONE Standard Networking right-to-use licences and Premier TAC operating system support for the supported devices. The work is classified as network equipment (CPV 32420000) and is treated as a services procurement because it combines equipment deployment with licensing and managed technical support. Delivery is associated with the Trust’s site on Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust’s operational network environment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 27 November 2025 to CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA LIMITED. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, rather than an open competition. The awarded value is £255,541.50. The contract period runs from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2029. The original tender deadline was 2 November 2025 at 12:00 UTC. The selected supplier is responsible for the network switch replacement, implementation, Extreme Platform ONE Standard Networking licences and Premier TAC operating system support for the supported devices throughout the three-year contract period.

This award demonstrates demand from an NHS foundation trust for enterprise network infrastructure that combines core switching, high availability, implementation expertise, licensing and manufacturer-level technical support. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement of this type would be established enterprise networking specialists able to design and deploy replacement core infrastructure in a live healthcare environment, manage migration away from legacy equipment and support resilient operations after implementation. Relevant capability includes practical expertise with Extreme Networks platforms, Extreme Platform ONE licensing and Premier TAC support arrangements. Credibility would also depend on sufficient delivery capacity, structured implementation planning and the ability to provide dependable support for a large institutional customer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Capital Purchase - IT - Enterprise Network Infrastructure and Support

Notice Description

Supply and implementation of replacement core network switches to replace legacy network infrastructure with modern, high-availability, enterprise-grade switching technology. The requirement includes the provision of Extreme Platform ONE Standard Networking right-to-use licences and Premier TAC operating system support services for the supported devices for a three-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-335adf12-e8d0-4ad1-84dc-f50b74f5480b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61b173e3-8e14-4bd4-a6ce-3fb56ce118aa
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,541 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,541 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Charterhouse Voice & Data Limited

Further Information

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