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PAHT - Cisco Estates Switches

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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21 Sep 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust procured Cisco Estates Switches, classified as network equipment, for delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement supporting the Trust’s estate networking infrastructure. The procurement was made through HealthTrust Europe Framework ICT Solutions 3 ComIT 3, indicating a framework-based technology supply requirement rather than a standalone services or works contract. The named buying organisation is Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in England. The requirement is relevant to suppliers of Cisco networking hardware and associated equipment capable of supplying NHS estate infrastructure through an applicable public sector framework route.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat plc on 21 July 2026 for £30,000 including the stated estimated range of £25,000 to £30,000. The contract period runs from 23 July 2026 to 23 October 2026. The award is active and the procurement status is complete. The opportunity was categorised as goods and covered Cisco estate switches. The published information identifies the framework call-off route but does not set out separate lots or award criteria. It was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates a defined NHS requirement for Cisco switching equipment supporting a hospital estate, with delivery handled by a large technology supplier. A credible competitor for comparable work would need strong capability in sourcing and supplying Cisco network hardware, understanding of enterprise and healthcare estate environments, and the operational capacity to fulfil equipment orders promptly and reliably. Experience working with NHS trusts or other public sector organisations would help demonstrate familiarity with public-sector purchasing expectations. Suppliers would also need access to the relevant HealthTrust Europe framework route, or an equivalent route used by the buyer, because this requirement was fulfilled through a framework call-off rather than an open standalone competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Cisco Estates Switches

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Cisco Estates Switches via HealthTrust Europe Framework ICT Solutions 3 ComIT 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ca95154-e75e-4e46-935e-e6b9d06c6119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839e47dc-9255-415d-91d0-bbf989627b19
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

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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