Replacement of existing Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) links

NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Jun 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the replacement of existing Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) links was spearheaded by the North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 11th June 2026, entails providing managed network connectivity services for a period from 1st August 2026 to 30th September 2031. This falls under the industry category of services, specifically concerning network systems and telecommunications maintenance. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold, indicating it proceeded without competition, and it has reached the award stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network system development and telecommunications services. The awarded contract signifies a significant collaboration prospecting a fully managed service for a period of five years, valued at £122,513.40. Businesses that can offer robust managed services in this domain would have been well-positioned to engage in this procurement. Although the specific contract has been awarded to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, future similar opportunities might arise, paving the way for businesses focusing on secure network connectivity solutions to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Replacement of existing Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) links

Notice Description

The provision of replacement Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) connectivity for the Trust, including circuits, backhaul network connectivity and associated managed backhaul services for 5 years. The services will be supplied as a fully managed service to ensure continuity of secure network connectivity across Trust sites for the contract term. The total contract value is PS122,513.40.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b365
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055407-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,094 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CHESHIRE & MERSEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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