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Enterprise Network Replacement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Nov 2025 at 15:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a significant procurement process titled "Enterprise Network Replacement" aimed at replacing the entire network infrastructure across all sites within the Trust. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically computer network services, and is located in the Bristol region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, following a direct award method to BLOCK SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This contract, valued grossly at £24,000,000, was awarded on 20th January 2026 and is set to start on 1st February 2026, spanning a period of five years until 31st January 2031. Key dates within this process include the end of the standstill period on 29th January 2026 and the scheduled contract signature on 30th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in network services. The contract’s extensive scope, which encompasses management, support, and maintenance of the network, aligns well with businesses that possess expertise in Cisco technologies and comprehensive network management solutions, a niche area where BLOCK SOLUTIONS LIMITED already holds a strong position. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) situated within the technology sector, especially those familiar with digital transformation strategies within healthcare settings, stand to benefit from engaging in similar future tenders initiated by NHS Trusts seeking reliable and secure network solutions. Such opportunities underscore the growing importance of technological infrastructure in supporting healthcare service delivery and strategic organisational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Network Replacement

Notice Description

This procurement is to replace the whole Network infrastructure across all sites within the UHBW Trust over a two-year period to align with NBT's Network Infrastructure and their incumbent supplier; BLOCK. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, during which it will bring in line NBT's BLOCK contract to a joint end date, and includes responsibility for the ongoing management, support and maintenance of the Network for the contract life.

Procurement Information

In July 2023 NBT invested into a major upgrade of its Cisco-based network, significantly strengthening its resilience and cyber security. In contrast, UHBW's network is outdated, with many components beyond end-of-life, it lacks the performance, security and resilience needed for a modern digital-first NHS Trust and to create a single group wide solution. To align both Trusts, UHBW must adopt the same Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) architecture, enabling seamless integration and consistent management. NBTs network provision uses Cisco technologies alongside Block design and support services. Block therefore hold a unique position as a partner who has a deep understanding of the Trusts network design, implementation, security, monitoring, and support service. A unified Cisco-based network, delivered by a single provider, is essential for interoperability, clinical safety, and the successful delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy. Block already possesses in-depth knowledge of NBT's network architecture, configurations, incident history and security posture. Block therefore is the only provider with the technical knowledge to deliver the scope for the merged organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005047-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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