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FHFT-NC-BlueSky Wireless Software Support - 2026

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "FHFT-NC-BlueSky Wireless Software Support - 2026" under the industry category of Software Support Services. This direct award, part of a framework agreement RM6098, involves supporting crucial monitoring and alerting functions across multiple sites including Heatherwood in the United Kingdom. The process, currently in the award stage, has been marked complete as of 11 March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 with possibilities for extension till 2029. Businesses located throughout regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK are involved in the delivery phases.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs knowledgeable in software support services due to the technological requirements and responsibilities detailed in the contract. Companies with experience in security and BMS alarm monitoring systems, switchboard interfaces, and generator monitoring will find their expertise highly relevant. The procurement, administered via direct award due to a previous competitive procedure, may create long-term collaboration opportunities with the Trust, given the potential 3-year contract duration if all renewal options are exercised. Therefore, firms with a strategic interest in healthcare technology systems can leverage this contract to build a portfolio within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

FHFT-NC-BlueSky Wireless Software Support - 2026

Notice Description

Bluesky Software Support, to several Trust-critical monitoring and alerting functions, including - Fire Alarm Monitoring, Medical Gas Alarm Monitoring, Security Alarm Monitoring, Security Team Mapping and Tasking, BMS Alarm Monitoring, Generator Monitoring, Monitoring critical alarms at Heatherwood and remote sites, Switchboard command-and-control interface for alarm monitoring.

Procurement Information

Supplier undertook competitive procedure in order to gain place on framework RM6098, this is a direct award from that framework following previous period of supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06672c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,874 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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