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Cisco Switches

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on acquiring Cisco switches to upgrade ward infrastructure. This contract falls within the computer equipment and supplies industry category and is centred in Washington, England with delivery to postal code NE9 6SX. The procurement method was selective, invoking a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, reflecting a significant investment of £28,798.61. The award stage was most recent, with an active award granted to Insight Direct (UK) Limited on 15th August 2025. The tender process is marked as complete, with prior key dates including a tender end date on 14th August 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Firms specialising in IT infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in networking equipment, would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders issued by NHS Trusts. The procurement process offers potential for SMEs to establish themselves as trusted suppliers within the healthcare sector, benefiting from long-term contracts spanning multiple years. The framework agreement approach provides an opportunity for suppliers already associated with such frameworks to leverage their existing relationships and enhance market penetration.

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Notice Title

Cisco Switches

Notice Description

Cisco switches for upgrades to ward infrastructure within the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d39a9e6c-97d6-431c-a11f-6eeae2bab691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d581bb2-1db6-4459-8aeb-7a4c3db6bbc2
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,798 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,798 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WASHINGTON
Postcode
NE37 3ES
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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