Planning

UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution Pre-Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

06 Aug 2024 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, is embarking on a pre-market engagement for a UHB Wi-Fi 6E solution. This procurement event falls under the "services" category and is classified under CPV code 72400000 (Internet services), with additional classification in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process is currently at the Planning stage and involves gathering information from potential suppliers by 15:00 on Friday, 30th August 2024. Locations for service delivery include key UHB sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, especially those experienced in implementing advanced wireless solutions. Companies specialising in Wi-Fi infrastructure, network reliability, and connectivity enhancements will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Participating in this process allows businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially secure a significant contract with an organisation that serves over 2.2 million people and employs over 24,000 staff members. Tech firms looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry will find this an ideal opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project with UHB.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist services to a population of over 2.2 million people. UHB operates across four main sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital, as well as several remote sites.<br/>UHB currently employs over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHB has a Cisco Wi-Fi estate of approximately four thousand access points (APs) that are controller-based and support various wireless devices and applications.
UHB is seeking information from potential suppliers for the implementation of a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E solution. The objective is to enhance our network infrastructure, providing high-speed, low-latency, and reliable wireless connectivity to meet the growing demands of our organisation.

Please follow instructions to Atamis where you will be able to access the documents containing the various requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024715-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Gough
Contact Email
andrew.gough2@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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