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Extra Capital WAPs

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

In the recent procurement process titled "Extra Capital WAPs," NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), on behalf of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), sought to purchase Cisco Catalyst 9115AX series Wireless Access Points (WAPs). The procurement falls under the computer-related equipment category, designated as CPV code 30230000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The buyer, NHS Shared Business Services, based in Durham (DH1 3YG), completed the tender stage on 11th March 2025, followed by the awarding phase on 24th March 2025. The contract period was set for 12th March 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers familiar with IT equipment and networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing high-quality wireless access points will find this procurement particularly attractive. The procurement process prioritised selective sourcing from a framework, indicating a preference for suppliers with pre-existing agreements. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale business that fits well within such procurement frameworks, demonstrating readiness and capacity for fulfilment within tight timeframes.

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Notice Title

Extra Capital WAPs

Notice Description

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to purchase and be supplied with Cisco Catalyst 9115AX series Wireless Access Points (WAPs) on behalf of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) as part of their hardware refresh program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-488f2828-16d9-4765-876d-4c37d8e5eaf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f657878-27ee-4fbc-941f-14de166cac1a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,932 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,932 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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