Tender

Maintenance of Network Structured Cabling

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 09:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Network Structured Cabling services at Southend University Hospital. This open procedure invites interested parties to submit proposals for the contract which spans three years with potential for two additional twelve-month extensions, involving a budget of up to £2,400,000. Situated in Basildon, UK, this contract falls under the industry category of data network management and support services, with key submission deadlines approaching on 17th March 2026. Queries regarding the tender should be submitted by 3rd March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in network cabling and data infrastructure to expand their business with a high-value contract supported by a public authority. Businesses well-versed in data network management and those capable of navigating the Supplier Information Questionnaire (SQ) are particularly suited to compete. The open procedure allows for wide participation, encouraging growth for companies willing to meet the technical selection criteria and supply quality service consistent with essential public services. Potential contractors are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and fulfil requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Network Structured Cabling

Notice Description

The Southend University Hospital NHS Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in connection with the competitive procurement of Network Structured Cabling Contract. The length of the awarded contract shall be three (3) years with two (2) twelve (12) month optional extension periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The length of the awarded contract shall be three (3) years with two (2) twelve (12) month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015489-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ben La Rocca
Contact Email
benjamin.larocca@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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