Tender

NHS Western Isles Unified Communications Solution

NHS WESTERN ISLES

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14 Jun 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Western Isles involves the tender for a Unified Communications Solution. This procurement is classified under the telecommunications system industry category. The buying organisation, NHS Western Isles, located in Stornoway, United Kingdom, is seeking a fully cloud-based unified communications system. Key dates for this tender include a submission deadline of July 15th and bid opening on July 16th.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services to compete for the contract. Companies with expertise in cloud-based communications systems and integration with digital services such as Microsoft Teams and Electronic patient records are well-suited to bid for this project. The procurement stage is currently active, and businesses can leverage their product quality and service offerings to meet the award criteria of this tender, enhancing their growth prospects within the healthcare communications sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Western Isles Unified Communications Solution

Notice Description

The requirement is for a fully cloud based unified communications system to replace the current analogue telephony network and switch board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a cloud based communications solution to replace the current analogue telephony network and obsolete switchboard / reception console. We are also interested in integration with other current and future digital services such as Microsoft Teams, Electronic patient records, Virtual reception and FAQ.

Options: Prices for additional catalogue items and add-on services not specified in the tender may be submitted as part of the response.

Renewal: 2 opportunities for extensions of 12 months - making a total of 60 months before re-tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021466-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32524000 - Telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This will be an ongoing requirement re-tendered every 3-5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WESTERN ISLES
Contact Name
Adrian Trevor
Contact Email
adrian.trevor@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1851708154

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2BB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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