Cisco Enterprise Agreement Renewal

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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24 Jun 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Hywel Dda University Health Board has completed a procurement process for renewing their Cisco Enterprise Agreement, which covers software for its entire network infrastructure. This project, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV: 48000000), ensures secure and resilient connectivity across all facilities operated by the Health Board, including hospitals and clinics in the Carmarthen region (UKL14). The procurement stage concluded with the award of the contract to TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 5th June 2026, valued at £652,179.69. The process was carried out under a limited procurement method using the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically Network Services Three (3) via a mini competition.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure software, especially those with expertise in data-centre networking, wireless connectivity, and cybersecurity. Companies that provide robust technical support and innovative solutions for healthcare IT environments are ideal candidates for similar contracts. With significant weight given to price and technical quality in the award criteria, competitive pricing and high-quality technical responses will be critical for prospective bidders aiming to secure future contracts in this or related sectors.

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Notice Title

Cisco Enterprise Agreement Renewal

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract to renew their current Cisco Core and Edge Software portfolio into one co-termed agreement which will cover the licencing, security and management software that underpins the Health Board's entire network infrastructure. The requirement provides software that operates core data-centre networking, site-level switching, wireless connectivity, device authentication and the security services that protect patient data. This licencing enables secure, resilient connectivity across all hospitals, clinics and community sites, and provides the management, monitoring and threat-prevention capabilities required to maintain a compliant, cyber-secure network. The solution essentially ensures clinical systems, telephony, Wi-Fi, medical devices and staff workstations are secure, connected and operational.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have awarded a contract to renew their current Cisco Core and Edge Software portfolio into one co-termed agreement which will cover the licencing, security and management software that underpins the Health Board's entire network infrastructure. The requirement provides software that operates core data-centre networking, site-level switching, wireless connectivity, device authentication and the security services that protect patient data. This licencing enables secure, resilient connectivity across all hospitals, clinics and community sites, and provides the management, monitoring and threat-prevention capabilities required to maintain a compliant, cyber-secure network. The solution essentially ensures clinical systems, telephony, Wi-Fi, medical devices and staff workstations are secure, connected and operational.

Procurement Information

The procurement was initiated utilising Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework for Network Services Three (3) (RM6116) under lot 2a Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services via a mini competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059241-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£652,179 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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