Planning

VoWifi Mobility Communication System & Centralised Management Solution for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 22:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding a VoWifi Mobility Communication System & Centralised Management Solution. This process is an information-gathering exercise aimed at shaping the Health Board’s procurement strategy and future purchasing decisions. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24th October 2025, and interested parties are invited to submit their completed documents by 12:00 Noon on 7th November 2025. The procurement is categorised under the telecommunications and related equipment industry, and the area of delivery is within the United Kingdom. The communication plan includes a future notice release on 17th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment to expand their engagement with public sector projects in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the contracting organisation’s policy to include diverse business contributions. Responding to this market exploration could be particularly beneficial for firms offering comprehensive solutions in maintenance and installation services, as the contract period is slated from January 2026 to the end of December 2029. Engaging in this process allows businesses to influence the Health Board’s procurement strategy and potentially secure long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

VoWifi Mobility Communication System & Centralised Management Solution for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are exploring market options for a VoWifi Mobility Communication System & Centralised Management Solution. This is a pre market exercise to learn what is available/possible within the market to help shape its strategy and route to market. This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses the Health Board reserves the right not to progress the procurement. It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered. If you are interested in this procurement BCUHB have a number of documents that require completion. Please contact Emma Burns - emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk, Olivia Anderson- Olivia.Anderson3@wales.nhs.uk & David Easton - David.Easton2@wales.nhs.uk for access to these documents. Interested parties are asked to complete the documents and return it to emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk - returns to be received by 12:00 Noon 7th Nov 2025.

Planning Information

This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses the Health Board reserves the right not to progress the procurement. It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered. If you are interested in this procurement BCUHB have a number of documents that require completion. Please contact Emma Burns - emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk, Olivia Anderson- Olivia.Anderson3@wales.nhs.uk & David Easton - David.Easton2@wales.nhs.uk for access to these documents. Interested parties are asked to complete the documents and return it to emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk - returns to be received by 12:00 Noon 7th Nov 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068367-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Emma Burns
Contact Email
emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
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
Not specified

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

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