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Hardware - Cisco Wireless 9178I

BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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14 Mar 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC), a specialist procurement division hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of 649 units of Cisco Wireless 9178I network equipment. This procurement falls under the health and social care technology category and is classified as network equipment (CPV: 32420000). Located at Bristol (BS1 3NU), the tender was conducted via a selective method using a framework agreement. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded to Block Solutions Limited. Significant dates include the contract start on 17th March 2025 and its end on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly large enterprises skilled in providing advanced wireless network solutions for healthcare settings, ensuring minimal dust particle generation and compatibility with existing clinical IT systems. Such businesses can benefit from establishing a strong presence within the NHS infrastructure. Suppliers aligned with BWPC's procurement processes can leverage this partnership for long-term business growth in the healthcare technology sector, registering with the SAP Business Network and adhering to published standing financial instructions. Businesses with expertise in network equipment installation and configuration within acute NHS settings are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware - Cisco Wireless 9178I

Notice Description

Award via CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 5: Health and Social Care Technology (RM6098) in accordance with Buying Guidance for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. 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. Suppliers who are interested in doing business with our clients can register with our e-procurement solution SAP Business Network for free via https://supplier.ariba.com/ UHBW's published Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) are available to download via the Trust website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/standing_financial_instructions_nov23_final.pdf This award is for the procurement of 649 Cisco Wireless 9178I(W7,4 radio,3 band 4x4,UWB), Global along with the associated installation and configuration within the Acute NHS Setting, minimising dust particle within clinical settings and ensuring that there isn't interference with other clinical IT equipment used within the Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdf4bbea-2f3b-46ea-8da9-d09b3c6e316d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da2c7a4-602e-4c5d-bbdb-7bcb0333b462
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£549,897 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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