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Crystal Comms onsite Engineer

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Crystal Comms onsite Engineer" contract was conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Basildon, UK. This public authority central government entity sought to award a direct procurement contract for on-site engineering support services. The services fall under the maintenance of telecommunications equipment category, specifically for providing support at Basildon and Orsett sites. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract period set to start on 23rd May 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The upcoming deadline for the signature of the contract is scheduled for 22nd May 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment maintenance, particularly those experienced with on-site engineering services. Companies with a strong local presence in the Basildon area, as Crystal has, would be well-positioned to meet the demands of this tender due to their intimate knowledge of the sites involved. The direct award method used underscores the preference for an incumbent supplier with established expertise, providing a growth opportunity for businesses with proven track records in such specialised technical services.

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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-051309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021240-2025
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
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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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