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Networking Equipment Upgrade

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Jul 2026 at 16:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 13:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the "Networking Equipment Upgrade" project, which involves the provision of various networking equipment, including Aruba switches and cables for a trust-wide estate upgrade. The procurement pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically in the local area network subsection, and will be delivered within the region of South West England, UK. This process has been marked as complete, with the direct award method employed due to specific technical requirements necessitating interoperability and compatibility with the Trust’s existing HP infrastructure. The award was made on 15 July 2026, and the contract began on 16 July 2026, with an end date of 14 November 2026.

For businesses looking to engage with public sector procurement opportunities, this project exemplifies how specialisation in certain technical fields can offer lucrative contracts. Qolcom Limited, the awarded supplier, was chosen due to its HP Platinum Partner status, providing it with exclusive pricing and technical capabilities that competitors may not offer. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in IT infrastructure and those that can provide continuity and specialist support stand well-placed to compete for similar contracts, especially where there is a need for highly specific expertise and established supplier relationships.

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Notice Information

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

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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