Planning

UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 15:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is planning a procurement process for a Wi-Fi 6E Solution to enhance the network infrastructure across its facilities. The project, classified under the industry categories of Internet services and IT services, involves four main hospital sites in the West Midlands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 30th August 2024. Potential suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and complete the market engagement questionnaire by 15:00 on the aforementioned date.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity solutions, particularly those experienced with Cisco Wi-Fi products. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria specifically support their involvement. By implementing a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E system, businesses can showcase their expertise, possibly leading to further collaboration with UHB, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. This represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector through the provision of cutting-edge technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution

Notice Description

Introduction University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist services to a population of over 2.2 million people. UHB operates across four main sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital, as well as several remote sites. UHB currently employs over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB has a Cisco Wi-Fi estate of approximately four thousand access points (APs) that are controller-based and support various wireless devices and applications. UHB is seeking information from potential suppliers for the implementation of a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E solution. The objective is to enhance our network infrastructure, providing high-speed, low-latency, and reliable wireless connectivity to meet the growing demands of our organisation. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 15:00 on Friday 30th August 2024. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search for C298847 To View documents please register interest and then navigate "My Proposals and quotes"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5253f1-fa70-4b98-8ffc-c7636d87cc50
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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