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WAN Links

NHS DIGITAL

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12 Feb 2019 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital has successfully completed a procurement process for WAN connectivity services, titled "WAN Links". This procurement is classified under the industry category of Wide Area Networks (CPV code 32430000) and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,083,882, commenced on 5th December 2018 and will run until 4th December 2021. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2018, with the relevant award published on 12th February 2019. The delivery addresses span across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth prospects, particularly for large service providers specialising in WAN services. Companies engaged in telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and network services would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders, leveraging the framework agreements established by NHS Digital. Participation in such contracts not only enhances service capabilities but also fosters strategic partnerships within the public sector, opening doors for further collaborations and service expansions.

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Notice Title

WAN Links

Notice Description

WAN connectivity services for NHS Digital office and data centre locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbef0f5b-5c49-4000-ac93-1e2f3632ac3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b22208-98ef-4c66-9670-2925140d4886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,882 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,083,882 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2018 - 4 Dec 2021 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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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