Award

Provision of Data Cabling

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2024 at 08:51

Tender

10 Jun 2024 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, initiated a tender for the "Provision of Data Cabling" in the Information Technology Services category. This open procurement process sought a TE/Commscope accredited contractor to provide data cabling services, including various types of fibre-optic cables, with all procurement statuses indicating completion as of 22 November 2024. The contract was ultimately awarded to IKM Network Communications Ltd for a maximum ceiling value of £800,000, signed on 21 November 2024. The services are to be delivered within the UKL22 region, covering South East Wales.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services and data cabling. Companies with accreditation such as TE/Commscope and those experienced in handling extensive infrastructure and varied fibre-optic cabling types will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The awarded contract reflects a significant investment, highlighting potential for long-term collaboration and growth through high-value service delivery in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Data Cabling

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust who acted on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board to seek a TE/ Commscope accredited contractor to provide data cabling services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board require a TE/ Commscope accredited contractor to provide data cabling services for their extensive infrastructure. The Health Board requires both cabling and has an extensive amount of various types of fibreoptics, Multi Mode (OM1.2,3,4,5) and Single Mode OS1/OS2 with various end terminations eg ST, LC, SC. The awarded supplier will be responsible for the storage of their equipment and supplies "off-site" as the Health Board has no space available. For further detail please visit the Bravo Solutions portal and access the tender documentation.

Renewal: Within the 60 months stated above, there is an option to extend for up to twenty four months at the Health Board's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037752-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Emma Lane
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921501375

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKM NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS

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