Award

SBS HIS666 - Provision of Switches & Associated Licences

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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24 Jun 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SBS HIS666 - Provision of Switches & Associated Licences" was undertaken by N H S Shared Business Services, based in Salford, England. This contract falls within the networks industry category, specifically related to digital switching equipment. The tender process was completed with an award made on 18th March 2025. The contract, valued at £155,349.75, will be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and was classified under the service category. The location for the delivery is indicated by the postal code M35 0AD.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and digital switching technology. It is an attractive prospect for large enterprises due to the scale and value of the contract, though it is also suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, which align with N H S Shared Business Services' inclusivity in procurement. The awarded supplier, CAE Technology Services Limited, based in Hertfordshire, exemplifies the type of business that fits well with such contracts. Businesses with expertise in managing long-term technology deployments within the public sector will particularly find this procurement process beneficial for their growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

SBS HIS666 - Provision of Switches & Associated Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Switches & Associated Licences : Meraki MS130-48P Cloud Managed 48GE 740W PoE Switch x 75 Meraki MS130-48 Enterprise License and Support, 7 Year x 75

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5108fb2-ac7d-4f92-ba2c-31d9b358e100
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d37610-1a20-419f-8429-40a2fd4fb826
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32546000 - Digital switching equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,349 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,349 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Theo Kempner
Contact Email
theo.kempner@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01612123701

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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