Award

Starlink Hardware and Installs

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), represented by N H S Shared Business Services, has successfully awarded a contract titled "Starlink Hardware and Installs" to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category 'Internet network' (CPV code 32412110), involved the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved to the Award stage as of 7th March 2025, with anticipated contract activities starting on the same date. The contract, valued at £84,606.45 GBP, specifically targets the deployment of Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet links for up to five years, supporting NECS's network infrastructure in Durham (postal code DH1 3YG). Key procurement timelines include tender closure on 17th February 2025 and award notice publication on 20th February 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in hardware installation and Internet network services. With NECS's initiative to enhance its CoIN/SD-WAN managed services, businesses capable of delivering robust and scalable internet connectivity solutions are ideally positioned to benefit. Although this contract does not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with comprehensive capabilities in network installations and managed services, similar to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, can find considerable prospects in providing foundational internet transport solutions. Participating in such a strategic project can also establish partnerships with prominent public sector entities like the NHS, fostering long-term business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Starlink Hardware and Installs

Notice Description

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to procure and implement Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet links for a period of up to 5 years. These links will form the "underlay" (Internet transport) for the refreshed CoIN/SD-WAN that NECS are implementing with Virgin Media O2. These links will be used as the transport layer for this wider CoIN/SD-WAN managed service that has recently been initiated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4971bcb8-d859-436f-910f-797fca5abc13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef6d3f1-58e0-413a-9b17-11b10754f64b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,606 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,606 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 7 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nsbs.ops.procurementisfe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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