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UKSBS DDaT25557 Wireless Network Infrastructure Replacement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), located in Swindon, England, has completed the award process for the procurement titled "UKSBS DDaT25557 Wireless Network Infrastructure Replacement." This procurement falls within the network infrastructure industry category, encompassing goods as the main procurement category. The contract, initiated through a tender on the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, was awarded to Softcat plc, and covers a period from 5th March 2026 to 19th May 2029. It was executed with a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total maximum contract value of £295,031.53 excluding VAT. The procurement process reached its award stage on 3rd March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of network infrastructures, particularly those suited to framework agreement operations. While the primary contract is awarded to a large-scale company, Softcat plc, SMEs may find future opportunities in similar contracts, given the framework's suitability for such enterprises. This procurement underscores the potential for businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality network solutions to leverage such contracts for sustainable business expansion. Those located in England or possessing robust logistical arrangements within the region might be particularly advantaged in similar future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS DDaT25557 Wireless Network Infrastructure Replacement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of Wireless Network Infrastructure. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the NHS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework ((SBS10510) The contract has been set up for an initial period of 3 years at the value of PS245,031.53 ex VAT, with an optional 12 months extension for the value of PS50,000.00 ex VAT. Total maximum contract value is PS295,031.53 ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b10ee8ab-1552-4935-a212-92b078f82f21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0bd81af-ff36-40ae-88e0-f03cdd373caf
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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,031 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,031 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 19 May 2029 3-4 years
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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