Planning

NELFT - Managed Guest WiFi Service (RFI)

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 14:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a cloud-based, fully managed guest WiFi service, projected to be implemented across its sites. The service, which falls under the category of telephone and data transmission services, is expected to be scalable and priced based on an initial deployment of 2,000 access points. This tender is documented as NELFT - Managed Guest WiFi Service (RFI). The location of service delivery is specified as the UK, particularly targeting the region designated as UKI5. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit information by 30th July 2025, and a future notice is anticipated by 7th August 2025. The procurement is classified as a public authority central government contract, emphasizing a value of £150,000, with gross figures amounting to £180,000.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specializing in data transmission services. With suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract offers a chance to engage with a large-scale deployment for a significant public authority. Businesses with expertise in delivering scalable cloud-based WiFi solutions, particularly those familiar with integration within healthcare settings, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Participation in this tender can expand a company's portfolio in public sector projects and enhance its credibility within the telecommunications industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NELFT - Managed Guest WiFi Service (RFI)

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking information from suppliers who can provide a cloud-based, fully managed guest WiFi service to support a large-scale deployment across our sites. The service should be scalable and priced based on the number of access points (APs), with the initial pricing scenario based on 2,000 access points. Kindly look up the RFI document on Atamis for more details https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000agJyWIAU&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com.

Planning Information

The Trust is seeking information from suppliers who can provide a cloud-based, fully managed guest WiFi service to support a large-scale deployment across our sites. The service should be scalable and priced based on the number of access points (APs), with the initial pricing scenario based on 2,000 access points. Kindly look up the RFI document on Atamis for more details https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000agJyWIAU&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040618-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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