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24 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust procured a contract titled "Wifi Leased Lines" for their Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital sites. This contract falls under the services category, specifically internet services, and involves the provision of 1000/1000 Mb/s leased lines for one year. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, and the contract is active from 10th June 2026 until 18th May 2027. The contract, valued at £19,465.68 (gross £23,358.81), was signed on 10th June 2026. The hospital is located in Derby, UK, and this information is pertinent to those specifically in the UKF region, as identified in the delivery address.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet and connectivity services. The successful bidder, a large firm named Spark TSL based in Exeter, secured the contract. Businesses that offer internet service provision or related technological solutions and that can efficiently deliver high-capacity leased line services might find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. Although this contract was awarded without competition, understanding such opportunities can be valuable for businesses aiming to partner with health institutions or seeking to expand their market reach within the healthcare sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

Wifi Leased Lines

Notice Description

1000/1000 Mb/s leased lines for Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital sites for the period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070320-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 18 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON 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
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARK TSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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