This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 14:17

PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2026 at 08:59

PlanningUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 14:50

Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is initiating a public procurement process titled "IT Data Cabling Framework," categorized under construction work. This procurement involves data cabling and extra low voltage control cabling supply and fit, with an estimated budget of £6,000,000.00, out of which £5,000,000.00 is net. The process employs an open procedure, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 7th September 2026, enquiry period ending on 12th August 2026, and the expected award by 14th October 2026. The framework agreement is set to last for three years, commencing on 15th November 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The buying organisation, United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is based in Lincoln, UK, and works as a public authority within central government, collaborating with the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, especially those experienced in handling large-scale data and control cabling projects. The procurement's detailed emphasis on technical, commercial, and social value criteria suggests that businesses with a strong track record in quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and community engagement will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the framework's structure, allowing up to five participants and the inclusion of reopening competition, offers SMEs a viable opportunity for participation and potential business growth. The procurement facilitates operations across the East Midlands region, specifically Lincoln, broadening market reach and enhancing the network for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Data Cabling Framework

Notice Description

Data Cabling and Extra Low Voltage Control Cabling supply and fit

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year contract with an option to extend for 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067354-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-10-14

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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