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Cisco Hardware Software Support

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 13:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust involves an open competition for Cisco Hardware and Software Support. The contract, under the industry category of services, pertains to the maintenance and repair of computer equipment. It has a total estimated value of £250,000, with the procurement process being below the threshold. Located in London, UK, key dates in this process include the tender start on 2nd June, the declaration of intention to participate by 10th June, a clarification questions deadline on 15th June, and a final submission deadline on 23rd June 2026. The procurement method is open, indicating a transparent and competitive process accessible to all qualifying vendors.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in Cisco products. The focus on quality, price, and social value in the award criteria highlights the importance of delivering cost-effective and socially beneficial solutions. Businesses capable of fulfilling these requirements and offering robust technical specifications and account management will be well-placed to compete. Companies that succeed in securing this contract can potentially enhance their portfolio and credibility in the public sector IT services market, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Hardware Software Support

Notice Description

A minicomp process to procure Cisco Smartnet Hardware and Software support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Possible extension actionable in the future

Renewal: Possible extension actionable in the future

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053405-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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