Networking Equipment Upgrade

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Notice Title

Networking Equipment Upgrade

Notice Description

Provision of networking equipment for trust wide estate upgrade in preparation for a larger programme. Equipment includes Aruba switches and cables totalling 641 pieces.

Procurement Information

The Trust intends to directly award a contract to Qolcom for the upgrade of HP network infrastructure deployed Trust-wide. This award is justified under Schedule 5 (technical reasons) of the Procurement Act 2023 due to essential interoperability, compatibility, and continuity requirements with the Trust's existing HP environment. Qolcom is the Trust's incumbent supplier for HP networking and holds HP Platinum Partner status, providing exclusive commercial pricing, enhanced support, and specialist technical capability not available through alternative suppliers.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c145
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066682-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
CPV Codes: 32410000 - Local area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £545,105 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value: £545,105 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 15 Jul 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOMERSET 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: TAUNTON
Postcode: TA1 5DA
Post Town: Taunton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Somerset
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency: Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: QOLCOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066682-2026
15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062969-2026
3rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061727-2026
1st July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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