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Network Switches

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the acquisition of "Network Switches" was conducted by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of network equipment and was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the procurement was completed with an active status declared on 7th January 2026. The contract period began on 6th January 2026 and will conclude on 5th January 2027. The procurement budget amounts to £83,333.26 GBP.

This contract presents a business opportunity in the provision of network equipment, making it ideally suited for businesses that specialise in digital workplace solutions and have experience with supply frameworks in the health sector. While the tender was awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, a supplier of small and medium enterprise (SME) scale, similar businesses focusing on IT infrastructure and support products could find potential growth in aligning with such public sector tenders. Engaging in such procurements could facilitate a foothold in the public health sector, leading to potential future opportunities for expansion and increased client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Switches

Notice Description

Provision of new Network Switches Additional information: SBS10510 - Digital Workplace Solutions 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8d4e392-e55d-438d-99be-5db342cc5c08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af9e778-d7b9-4e26-9a77-213531210b8e
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 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 QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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