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DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust sought the acquisition of network equipment under the title "DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803". This contract falls within the industry category of network equipment, identified by CPV code 32420000, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Poole, postcode BH17 0RB. The process was initiated via a tender with the procurement method being selective, calling off from a framework agreement. It reached the award stage on 17th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £584,209.22.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses dealing in network equipment, providing a lucrative contract through a call-off from a framework agreement, ideal for established suppliers with significant capacity. While the procurement was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a beneficial opportunity for large-scale enterprises like CDW LIMITED, the awarded supplier, to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced network solutions can leverage this award to reinforce their market presence and foster growth within similar upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803

Notice Description

Capital Purchase of Meraki Network Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd17d811-4321-4965-8662-0e83506610f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c232ecdd-8da3-40ff-bbb5-4a0a5c415ce3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£584,209 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£584,209 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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