Tender

N3 to HSCN Cutover

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

17 Oct 2018 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting a tender titled "N3 to HSCN Cutover," which aims to transition the Trust's network from N3 to HSCN. The tender is classified under the communication services industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the active tender stage and is set to close on 31st October 2018. The value of the contract is estimated between £50,000 and £70,000, with the service requiring a high level of uptime and compliance with HSCN standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those that have achieved HSCN Stage 2 Compliance. Companies that focus on service reliability, technical integration, and security in their solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the NHS increasingly seeking to enhance its network capabilities, this tender could facilitate business growth for SMEs in the telecommunications field, enabling them to contribute to critical healthcare infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

N3 to HSCN Cutover

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to partner with a network supplier to migrate the Trust from N3 to HSCN in a swift and seamless project. Only providers who have attained HSCN Stage 2 Compliance (CN-SPs) are permitted to undertake this work, therefore any supplier who is not on the approved list will be disqualified. The service provided will be 24/7/365 and must have a 99.999% Uptime. The solution must deliver excellence in reliability, analytics, resilience, and security. As a minimum, the solution must integrate seamlessly with all aspects of the technology and deliver the technical specification listed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38ae4015-3f43-4864-8946-0e9f2558d432
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e48cf9-9318-4390-9295-d2f3b558dc7f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2018 - 13 Feb 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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