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13 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Velindre University NHS Trust involves the acquisition of HPE Aruba network switches and components for the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, UK. Categorised under IT services, this procurement is vital for establishing a test lab at the existing Velindre Cancer Centre before deployment at the new facility. The procurement followed a direct method, concluded without competition, and is now in the contract update and award update stage as of 8th June 2026. The contract commenced on 4th March 2026 and is set to end on 3rd March 2027, with a gross value of £56,445.48.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those offering network infrastructure solutions. Companies like SWITCHSHOP, an SME that successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller enterprises to penetrate the public sector market. Firms skilled in supplying and supporting IT infrastructure components would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities to support public health entities advancing their technological capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Procurement of Network switches for NVCC

Notice Description

This contract covers the supply-only procurement of HPE Aruba network switches and associated components required to establish a test lab at the existing Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), ahead of their final deployment in the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC). The equipment forms part of the long-term network infrastructure for the new facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053590-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,037 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

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