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The procurement of Wifi Access points

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

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focuses on acquiring Wifi access points. The contracting process, completed in March 2026, operates under Welsh devolved regulations and is categorised under IT services. This direct procurement method was undertaken without competition due to its below-threshold classification. The award was signed on March 4, 2026, with the active contract valid until March 31, 2026. The procurement aims to enhance IT infrastructure within Velindre, located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. SWITCHSHOP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hertfordshire, secured the contract. Companies experienced in offering innovative IT solutions will find such tenders advantageous, especially those capable of meeting technical specifications for Wifi systems. Such procurements enable SMEs to establish stronger relationships with public institutions and demonstrate their capabilities in servicing public sector technological needs.

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Notice Title

The procurement of Wifi Access points

Notice Description

The procurement of Wifi Access points for Velindre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033722-2026
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
£54,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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