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Aruba Central

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Aruba Central" by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 16th April 2026. The project focuses on IT services within the healthcare sector, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure at the Medway Maritime Hospital located in Gillingham, United Kingdom. Given its classification in the services category, the procurement was carried out using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating that specialised expertise was sought directly from a supplier. The overall contract value amounts to £150,656.21, underscoring the trust's investment in advanced IT solutions.

This contract is poised to create significant business opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. Companies such as Khipu Networks Limited, a supplier already engaged in the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to benefit from such procurement awards. As an SME with expertise in IT solutions, businesses of similar scale and specialisation can explore collaborations and offer complementary services to public authorities like the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, fostering growth within a burgeoning sector and expanding their footprint in public contracts.

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Notice Title

Aruba Central

Notice Description

Aruba Central 63/38xx F 5y E-STU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034500-2026
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
£125,546 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

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