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30 Jun 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "BT WAN SOLUTIONS" has been initiated by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement, classified under the industry category for wide area network services, covers the maintenance or support of the local area network (LAN) within the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Gloucester. This procurement has recently moved into the award stage, with a contract valued at £4,031,115.10 awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company. The contract period runs from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2031, following the conclusion of the tender period on 25th June 2026. The procurement method used is selective, with the process being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and IT infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in wide area network services. Although the solution was awarded to a large supplier, similar tenders could benefit SMEs specialising in network maintenance and support services, positioning them for future opportunities within the public sector. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio into the healthcare IT support arena may also find adjacent opportunities in collaboration or sub-contracting roles with major infrastructure providers like BT. Engaging with such projects can facilitate business growth, particularly for organisations looking to establish a foothold in providing tailored IT solutions to NHS Trusts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BT WAN SOLUTIONS

Notice Description

Local area network LAN maintenance or support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eda412d0-156c-443c-97b7-38b9c1803bde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0336156-babb-4769-b5f4-fb8448eb4001
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

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


CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,031,115 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,031,115 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2031 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 3NN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Kingsholm and Wotton
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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