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Cisco Networking equipment support and maintenance

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester has concluded the procurement process for the support and maintenance of Cisco Networking equipment, classified under telephone network maintenance services. The involved procurement was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage procurement has an associated financial value of £26,700, with the award being finalised on 14th April 2026. The contract period commences on 15th April 2026, extending until 14th April 2027, and is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs.

The tender represents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in networking equipment maintenance services, particularly those capable of leveraging framework agreements. Large-scale businesses, like Softcat plc, which was awarded the contract, might find such selective procurements particularly advantageous as they can efficiently fulfil the detailed requirements and provide a high level of service to public sector organisations such as NHS trusts. Businesses looking to expand into this sector can benefit from the stability and scope these contracts offer over a multi-year period in the UK's healthcare infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Networking equipment support and maintenance

Notice Description

Cisco Networking equipment support and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3d9dfce-2dec-4852-a666-6d4269bc06db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d448ed1-0e58-42ee-8938-eecda688a8d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,927 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 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 CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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