Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Network Replacement Programme

BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 12:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC), hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) for their Network Replacement Programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the market engagement notice published on 28th January 2025 and the engagement end date set for 4th February 2025. This project falls under the networks industry category (CPV: 32400000) and will upgrade the network infrastructure across the entire UHBW estate, located in Bristol, to support the Joint Clinical Strategy for the NBT and UHBW Hospital Group.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and services to contribute to a critical healthcare infrastructure project. It will be particularly suited for suppliers already registered on the CCS Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services. The focus on establishing a resilient and secure digital network foundation for the Trust can attract companies adept in delivering high-reliability and flexible network solutions, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for future healthcare sector engagements. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the RFI through BWPC's Procurement Portal, SAP Ariba, to gain access to the project requirements and RFI questionnaire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Network Replacement Programme

Notice Description

Please note: This RFI is only open to suppliers registered on CCS Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116 We shall not accept any Expressions of Interest from parties not registered as suppliers on this framework - Thank you. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) are NHS employees hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust whose specialism is procurement. BWPC support local Trusts and Healthcare Providers with all aspects of clinical and non-clinical purchasing, supply chain management and capital equipping. This RFI seeks information relating to the procurement of Network equipment and services for the Trust. The Trust wishes to implement a new network and infrastructure across the whole of the UHBW estate to underpin the delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy for the NBT and UHBW Hospital Group. Please visit: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/nbt_uhbw_joint_clinical_strategy_2024_to_2027.pdf for further information. The network infrastructure is critical to the delivery of high-quality patient care systems and operational and business services to all areas of the organisation, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The focus of a future procurement is to establish a resilient and robust foundation for the Trust's digital services by providing a Network that is efficiency, reliability, secure, flexible, and safe. Information collected from this RFI shall be used to support the development of a comprehensive tender pack if the Trust decide to proceed with the opportunity. Suppliers shall be invited to respond to this RFI through BWPC's Procurement Portal, SAP Ariba, using the contact details registered on the framework: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers Suppliers shall be provided with an information pack outlining our project requirements and a RFI questionnaire consisting of 19 questions to support development of a future tender opportunity. Suppliers not already registered with SAP Ariba, can register to access the information via the e-procurement module https://supplier.ariba.com/ for free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2b9e1-23de-4035-9bee-f069d864f33e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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