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Digital Infrastructure Upgrade - Cisco UCS

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust's project for a "Digital Infrastructure Upgrade - Cisco UCS." This contract involved network equipment within the goods category, primarily concerning digital infrastructure. Based in Nottinghamshire, within the East Midlands, the procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, completed with an active status for the awarded contract. The tender period concluded on 30th December 2023, with the contract period commencing on 31st December 2023 and set to end on 31st December 2028. The awarded value of the contract totals £106,951.84.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital network equipment and solutions, particularly those skilled in Cisco UCS infrastructure. Although the procurement favoured existing framework agreement members, it provides growth opportunities for suppliers like BLOCK SOLUTIONS LIMITED, the awarded company, highlighting the importance of being part of such procurement frameworks. Businesses in the digital goods sector that can offer advanced technological solutions tailored to healthcare settings would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for expanding their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Infrastructure Upgrade - Cisco UCS

Notice Description

Digital Infrastructure Upgrade - Cisco UCS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed4d42bd-d105-4957-aa39-75349b22aa2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade2a269-ed77-4d59-9c34-d5d344afa8be
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
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
£106,951 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,951 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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