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09 Jul 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Pathology iLab Hardware Infrastructure Replacement" was conducted by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH), located at Cliftonville, Northampton, United Kingdom. This tender focused on the supply, installation, and support of server, storage, networking, and backup hardware, along with associated software licences and maintenance services, to support the Pathology iLab environment. The procurement fell under the "Computer equipment and supplies" industry category and had a total value of GBP 162,500.39. This process reached the award stage as of 9th July 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 26th February 2026. The awarded contract spans from 27th February 2026 to 27th February 2029, with Specialist Computer Centres PLC appointed as the supplier. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and support services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality hardware solutions and maintenance for healthcare environments. While this specific tender was awarded to a large entity, similar contracts could be well-suited for medium to large-scale businesses with expertise in IT infrastructure, especially those with experience in healthcare technology. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector and looking to collaborate with public hospital trusts like Kettering General Hospital may benefit from tracking and participating in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pathology iLab Hardware Infrastructure Replacement

Notice Description

Supply, installation and support of server, storage, networking and backup hardware to support the Pathology iLab environment at Kettering General Hospital, including associated software licences and maintenance services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aed87665-f550-4c52-bc12-71ca8f106b13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb90679b-8ce6-428b-af90-f7a6c5a00b1c
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (KGH)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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