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IP5 Network Switches

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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08 Sep 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, recently completed the procurement process for "IP5 Network Switches," classified under the hardware industry category. The main procurement category was goods, and this process was facilitated through a direct award under the CCS Framework RM6098. This award procedure was conducted without the prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of the directive. The contract, valued at £35,744.82, was signed on 5th September 2025. The procurement was regionally focused within the UK, specifically Wales, with Cardiff as a central location.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware products, particularly those capable of competitively supplying the public health sector. Organisations like large-scale suppliers, similar to Insight Network Solutions, which was awarded the contract, may find opportunities by assessing value through established frameworks. Although the procurement method was limited, indicating avenues for larger entities already familiar with such frameworks, businesses aiming to grow their footprint within public health procurement might consider focusing on value propositions and compliance with established procedures to increase their likelihood of competing effectively in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

IP5 Network Switches

Notice Description

Network Switches

Procurement Information

Direct award following value for money assessment via framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054512-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Michael Butler
Contact Email
michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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