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BWC Data Cabling NVD

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "BWC Data Cabling NVD" contract, managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has reached its award stage. The contract is focused on the goods category, specifically the installation of communication and computer cabling. It is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with procurement conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective method. This contract, valued at £160,000 and aimed at supporting data cabling, had a tender period ending on 22 July 2025. The contract is effective from 14 August 2025 to 13 August 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and IT infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. With the successful supplier being SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale organisation, there is potential for subcontracting opportunities and for SMEs to engage in similar future bids. The focus on data cabling in a healthcare setting may appeal particularly to companies with expertise in such environments, providing a path to establish valuable relationships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

BWC Data Cabling NVD

Notice Description

Data cabling and supportt

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983f6ea4-d04b-471c-9f17-912740bae7ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0877dbae-2a7c-41bc-9056-dad28403746c
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

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

32572000 - Communications cable

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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