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Support and maintenance for a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 19:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Jul 2025 at 16:06

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, focusing on securing support and maintenance for a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The DAS contract, titled "Support and Maintenance for a DAS," is classified under the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement falls under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations. This contract process, completed with a direct award procurement method, was finalised on 15th August 2025, with the contract to run from 1st September 2025 to 22nd February 2030. The total contract value amounts to £175,000, with a gross value of £210,000, signalling a substantial investment in maintaining telecommunications infrastructure. The standstill period is set to conclude on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the telecommunications services sector. Businesses offering innovative DAS support and maintenance solutions could find this tender appealing, particularly those capable of meeting complex technical requirements through direct awards. Companies similar to EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Glasgow, which has succeeded in this procurement process, are likely well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their clientele and strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and maintenance for a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)

Notice Description

A DAS (distributed antenna system) site licence is in place for 10 years between Belfast Health & Social Care Trust & Exchange Communications (dated 23/02/2020 to run for 10 years) It is a requirement to operate the DAS equipment to have a support and maintenance agreement in place. Support and maintenance for the DAS until 22/02/2030. Total value PS175,000

Procurement Information

A DAS (distributed antenna system) site licence is in place for 10 years between Belfast Health & Social Care Trust & Exchange Communications (dated 23/02/2020 to run for 10 years) It is a requirement to operate the DAS equipment to have a support and maintenance agreement in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05669d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
financeprocurement@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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