Starlink Hardware and Installs

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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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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Starlink Hardware and Installs

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Publication Date

7th March 2025 11:43:14 AM
Contract Summary

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.
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ocds-b5fd17-4971bcb8-d859-436f-910f-797fca5abc13

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

32412110

CPV Division(s)

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

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

nsbs.ops.procurementisfe@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

NHS North of England CSU (Hosted by NHS England) (NECS), John Snow House

Durham

DH1 3YG

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD

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