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Crystal Comms onsite Engineer

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 May 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the “Crystal Comms onsite Engineer” contract, focused on providing on-site engineering support at its Basildon and Orsett sites. The contract, which commenced on 23rd May 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026, is aimed at maintaining regular support services until a new provider takes over, valuing at £236,132.64. The electronics and telecommunications industry stands to benefit from this award, which is classified under services and maintenance of telecommunications equipment. As this was a direct award, no competitive tendering stage occurred, which is justified by using Crystal Comms as an incumbent supplier with extensive local knowledge.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth within the telecommunications services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in on-site engineering and maintenance services. Given the value and specificity of the contract’s requirements, businesses with a strong track record in providing reliable engineering support services to healthcare environments might find this contract particularly beneficial. Companies with a focus on maintaining telecommunications infrastructure would be well-suited to explore future opportunities of similar nature, particularly if they can offer competitive service delivery in line with NHS operational standards.

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Notice Title

Crystal Comms onsite Engineer

Notice Description

On-Site engineering BAU support at Basildon and Orsett sites, three days a week, for one year, needed for ongoing support until Ring Central take

Procurement Information

Crystal in an incumbent supplier. Crystal have been on site many years & have vast local knowledge of the Basildon campus. Temporary measure until new Provider takes over

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051117
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,777 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mse.contractingteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

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