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C-Stem Armis

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process titled "C-Stem Armis" which falls under the industry category of cyber security focusing on a data security software package. This procurement was conducted in Chester, UK, and has reached the contract award stage. The awarded contract involves the extension of the C-Stem Armis System, essential for enhancing the hospital's cyber security measures. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition. The contract period is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a total gross value of £86,400.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses involved in cyber security, particularly those offering data security software packages. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Communication Stem Limited, who have the expertise and resources to provide advanced cyber security solutions. Companies equipped to handle public authority contracts and familiar with healthcare-related cyber security will find potential benefit in similar future opportunities, helping them expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

C-Stem Armis

Notice Description

Cyber security extension of C-Stem Armis System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013438-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coc-tr.coch-procurement-maintenance@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATION STEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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