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IT459 Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust procured internet connectivity services, described as “Internet Breakers”, associated with rented datacentre rack space. The service supports datacentre operations at Cody Park and Spring Park. It is a data services requirement within the broader provision of internet and datacentre infrastructure. The buyer is Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, an NHS body based in Taunton. The requirement was linked to a single package covering both locations and was delivered under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited was the designated framework provider for these services and is the supplier named in the resulting award. The requirement is therefore relevant to providers of internet connectivity, datacentre networking and associated hosted infrastructure services with the capability to support NHS operations across multiple sites.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust used a limited procedure: a direct award without prior publication of a competition under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. The stated rationale was that technical reasons meant the services could be provided only by a particular operator, with Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited designated as the framework provider. Price was the award criterion. One bid was recorded, and Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited received the active award. The contract was signed on 22 July 2026 for £191,226. The procurement package covering Cody Park and Spring Park is marked cancelled, although the award and contract are recorded as active. No contract duration or award date is stated in the process data.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates demand from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for dependable internet connectivity linked to rented datacentre rack space. A credible competitor for a future equivalent requirement would need to provide internet access and datacentre networking as an integrated service, with the operational capacity to support infrastructure at more than one site. Familiarity with public-sector framework purchasing would be important, particularly routes where a buyer selects a designated provider without a separate competition. Suppliers should be able to evidence reliable service continuity, suitable technical infrastructure and value for money for NHS environments. The requirement also indicates that pricing is central to the buyer’s evaluation when an equivalent service is procured through this route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT459 Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental

Notice Description

Provision of Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental at Cody Park & Spring Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Internet Breakers for Associated Datacentre Rack Space Rental at Cody Park & Spring Park. This contract was awarded through a direct award under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. The required services fall within the scope of the framework, which was established through a compliant competitive procurement process.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded through a direct award under the Crown Hosting Data Centres Framework. The required services fall within the scope of the framework, which was established through a compliant competitive procurement process. Crown Hosting Data Centres Limited is the designated framework provider for these services. The Trust considered the use of the framework to be the most appropriate procurement route, providing value for money, continuity of service, and compliance with procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,226 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN HOSTING DATA CENTRES LIMITED

Further Information

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