Planning

IoT and Smart Connected Healthcare Environments (SBS10522)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to signal the commencement of market engagement for potential suppliers in the IoT and Smart Connected Healthcare Environments sector. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, targets industry categories related to data equipment and IT services, with an anticipated start date for the framework agreement set for February 2026. Key dates include market engagement sessions from September to December 2024. The procurement is intended to benefit healthcare and wider public sector organisations across the UK.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in smart technology products, IoT platforms, and consultancy services. Suppliers offering solutions in smart buildings, data analytics, IoT hardware, and consultancy on smart technology implementation are well-suited to compete. Engagement in this process can lead to long-term contracts and collaboration with NHS and other public sector bodies, promoting growth and innovation within the smart technologies market. Interested parties need to register via the SAP Ariba portal and ensure they have a valid DUNS number for participation.

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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 Platforms

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, 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) Solutions

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, 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 Services

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 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

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


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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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