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Wireless Access Points (WAP) Hardware Replacement

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the replacement of Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licensing throughout the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB). This procurement is classified under the "Local area network" industry category and focuses on goods. Despite the previous tender phase being cancelled, the contract is now active, awarded to Khipu Networks Limited. Situated in the UK, with delivery in Carmarthen, the contract was officially signed on 27 February 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process. The procurement method employed was limited and fell under a specific framework agreement, conducting the award procedure directly without prior publication.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specialising in digital infrastructure, particularly those adept in providing high-quality network solutions. Large businesses with expertise in hardware replacement, network technology, and digital health infrastructure will find this contract significant due to its pivotal role in maintaining critical medical services reliant on Wi-Fi connections. Given the substantial contract value of £541,453.70, businesses that can assure reliable and innovative solutions in networking could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth. Khipu Networks Limited, with proven capabilities in the sector, has already secured the contract, highlighting the precedence for expertise and reliability in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wireless Access Points (WAP) Hardware Replacement

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to replace their Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licencing as current equipment throughout HDUHB has now reached end of life and some equipment will be utilised to setup Carmarthen Hwb. These WAPs are critical pieces of infrastructure that form the backbone of all services within the Health Board, as almost every digital clinical system and medical devices relies on Wi-Fi connections to function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to replace their Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licencing as current equipment throughout HDUHB has now reached end of life and some equipment will be utilised to setup Carmarthen Hwb. These WAPs are critical pieces of infrastructure that form the backbone of all services within the Health Board, as almost every digital clinical system and medical devices relies on Wi-Fi connections to function.

Procurement Information

The NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement (SBS10510) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06694d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022730-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

32410000 - Local area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£541,453 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
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
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU Networks Ltd.

Further Information

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