Notice Information
Notice Title
IoT and Smart Connected Healthcare Environments (SBS10522)
Notice Description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of IoT and Smart Connected Healthcare Environments and related Goods and Services for Healthcare and wider public sector to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Lot Information
Smart Technology Products including Maintenance, Monitoring, and Management
Delivery of a compliant route to market for IoT and smart technology products and services that will support the NHS and the wider public sector organisations in their attempt to adopt smart technology and solutions. The technology helps with a myriad of problems - from asset tracking, waste, water, air quality and energy monitoring and management, efficient usage of buildings and workspaces, telematics, smart theatres, smart street lighting, real time visibility of medical devices, home monitoring based solutions, traffic insights and signals, CCTV, cameras, IoT sensors, and crime prevention. Procurement of smart connected (IoT) Hardware such as but not limited to Sensors, actuators and other related devices for data gathering that can be used in healthcare environments as well as other settings. The requirement could also include ongoing maintenance, monitoring and management of systems, software and devices. Lot 1 might be suitable for suppliers who provide hardware for equipment related to smart connected environments. Additional information: We intend to procure smart technology products and services, including but not limited to * Smart buildings, water and waste management, crime prevention, education, smart street lighting, air and noise pollution monitoring. * Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance services * IoT as managed services * Vendor agnostic solution design * "Edge" sensor technologies, connectivity, data analytics platforms and visualisation applications * Infrastructure monitoring, preventative maintenance, and break-fix activities related to above technologies. * Data security and 3rd party integration into overall solution designs * Image recognition applications, alarms and security monitoring, CCTV as a service * Data management, visualisation and analytics software and systems. With options of creating digital twin for the physical environments. * Smart technology consulting services Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live on February 2026. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
IoT Data Analytics Software and PlatformsDelivery of a compliant route to market for IoT and smart technology products and services that will support the NHS and the wider public sector organisations in their attempt to adopt smart technology and solutions, but for more focused areas regarding data management, analysis platforms and systems. Purchase of specialist software that will incorporate central data collection and integration, analytics, reporting and advanced visualisation, and exploration of data into actionable insights. Possible example of enabling clients to create a digital twin of the physical environment with the data generated. Lot 2 might be suitable for suppliers with: Data analytics, platform building or interconnectivity service speciality that directly contributes to the operation of Smart Technology. There are multiple types IoT platforms i.e. connectivity, Device Management, Application Enablement, Analytics etc. Additional information: We intend to procure smart technology products and services, including but not limited to * Smart buildings, water and waste management, crime prevention, education, smart street lighting, air and noise pollution monitoring. * Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance services * IoT as managed services * Vendor agnostic solution design * "Edge" sensor technologies, connectivity, data analytics platforms and visualisation applications * Infrastructure monitoring, preventative maintenance, and break-fix activities related to above technologies. * Data security and 3rd party integration into overall solution designs * Image recognition applications, alarms and security monitoring, CCTV as a service * Data management, visualisation and analytics software and systems. With options of creating digital twin for the physical environments. * Smart technology consulting services Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live in February 2026. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
End-To-End Smart Technology (IoT) SolutionsDelivery of a compliant route to market for IoT and smart technology products and services that will support the NHS and the wider public sector organisations in their attempt to adopt smart technology and solutions, but for more focused areas regarding end-to-end smart technology (IoT) solutions. Lot 3 is more suitable for suppliers who can provide: * A combination of services from Lots 1 & 2 providing sensor-based technology as well as software as a package. * Smart technology Solutions and IoT as a managed service could also be provided under this proposed lot. Additional information: We intend to procure smart technology products and services, including but not limited to * Smart buildings, water and waste management, crime prevention, education, smart street lighting, air and noise pollution monitoring. * Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance services * IoT as managed services * Vendor agnostic solution design * "Edge" sensor technologies, connectivity, data analytics platforms and visualisation applications * Infrastructure monitoring, preventative maintenance, and break-fix activities related to above technologies. * Data security and 3rd party integration into overall solution designs * Image recognition applications, alarms and security monitoring, CCTV as a service * Data management, visualisation and analytics software and systems. With options of creating digital twin for the physical environments. * Smart technology consulting services Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework subject to review and change, is expected to go live on February 2026. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
IoT & Smart Technology Consultancy and Advisory ServicesDelivery of a compliant route to market for IoT and smart technology products and services that will support the NHS and the wider public sector organisations in their attempt to adapt smart technology and solutions, but for more focused areas regarding Smart technology consultancy services. Lot 4 is suitable for suppliers who can provide: * Consultancy related to IoT and Smart Connected Environments services not limited to, Solution proposal, programme development, and implementation, provision of a strategic direction and development of change management program. * Advise on the design, deployment and operation of technical solutions. Additional information: We intend to procure smart technology products and services, including but not limited to * Smart buildings, water and waste management, crime prevention, education, smart street lighting, air and noise pollution monitoring. * Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance services * IoT as managed services * Vendor agnostic solution design * "Edge" sensor technologies, connectivity, data analytics platforms and visualisation applications * Infrastructure monitoring, preventative maintenance, and break-fix activities related to above technologies. * Data security and 3rd party integration into overall solution designs * Image recognition applications, alarms and security monitoring, CCTV as a service * Data management, visualisation and analytics software and systems. With options of creating digital twin for the physical environments. * Smart technology consulting services Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework/DPS, subject to review and change, is expected to go live on February 2026. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04a6cb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032279-2024
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
30237475 - Electric sensors
31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32580000 - Data equipment
35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
48000000 - Software package and information systems
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
72316000 - Data analysis services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £150,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Oct 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 12 Jun 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
- N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HEMEL HEMPSTED
- Postcode
- HP2 7AH
- Post Town
- Hemel Hempstead
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Dacorum
- Electoral Ward
- Adeyfield East
- Westminster Constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
Further Information
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