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The Procurement of Network switches for NVCC

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

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is for the supply of network switches required for the Velindre Cancer Centre. This public authority is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The industry category is IT Services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is complete as of 13 March 2026, with the contract period running from 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure components. SWITCHSHOP, a small and medium-sized enterprise, was the awarded supplier, indicating potential for other SMEs to secure similar contracts in public procurement processes. The supply-only nature means businesses proficient in providing and managing high-quality network solutions stand a strong chance in related future tenders, fostering growth and expanding their clientele within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023097-2026
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
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Notice Documents

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