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Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support

UK BIOBANK LIMITED

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16 Apr 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Biobank Limited involved the supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers, core components, peripherals, and support, specifically targeting the network equipment sector. The tender was conducted under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510, utilising a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Although the tender lot for the supply was cancelled, a contract worth £624,136.26 was awarded to Softcat Plc on 2nd March 2026. The delivery was envisaged across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of high-quality networking hardware and comprehensive support services. Companies with expertise in developing, installing, implementing, and configuring network systems could benefit from engaging with frameworks like the NHS SBS. Specifically, large-scale enterprises that can offer competitive pricing and robust infrastructure seem well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders initiated by UK Biobank or similar buying organisations governed by public law across the health sector. The framework-based procurement method suggests that understanding available frameworks and their contract awarding processes could be crucial for successful participation in upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support

Notice Description

Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support - LLD development, installation, implementation, and configuration work Procured using Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of CISCO networking equipment, servers & core components, peripherals, and support including Firewalls, Switches, Cabling, Servers and appliances - LLD development, installation, implementation, and configuration work

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 NHS SBS framework SBS10510 as a direct award, as allowed by the framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068467
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£624,136 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
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
UK BIOBANK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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