Tender

Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Digital Health and Care Wales focuses on securing Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales' IT Systems, with a total contract value of £7,058,333. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 13th September 2022. This project is located in Wales and falls within the health industry category. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically, using the eTenderWales system, and the awarded Framework Agreement will last for four years, including options for renewal.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and services, especially those with experience in data centre operations and transitional services. Companies offering co-location solutions for IT systems, as well as those capable of supporting public sector organisations, will find this tender provides significant growth potential. The agreement allows for other public sector entities to procure services through this framework, increasing the scope for successful suppliers to expand their client base within the Welsh public sector.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems

Notice Description

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) designs, develops, and supports, both clinical and non-clinical, digital health care systems for NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts. These span across primary and secondary care settings, helping staff to work safely and efficiently. The on-premise infrastructure that supports the NHS Wales' National Services, that is managed by DHCW is mainly housed in two data centres, one at Church Village (Data Centre 1) and one at Newport (Data Centre 2). The Authority is seeking to procure (via a sole supplier Framework Agreement) a replacement Data Centre 2 co-location capacity in Wales, with the required rack footprint along with transition services to assist with moving equipment from the current to the new location. The Framework Agreement also includes the ability for other Public Sector organisations in Wales to be able to call off additional rack footprints and transition services via their own 'call off' orders with the successful supplier over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement has been issued by Digital Health and Care Wales , in connection with the Open Procedure, as set out in Regulation 27 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15), for the procurement of Data Centre Capacity Requirements for NHS Wales IT Systems. The Framework Agreement also includes the ability for other Public Sector organisations in Wales to be able to call off additional rack footprints and transition services via their own 'call off' orders with the successful supplier over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The anticipated Framework Agreement period will be four (4) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-121491
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121491
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,058,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: January 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katharine.fletcher@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920500500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL406345
    Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems - Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) designs, develops, and supports, both clinical and non-clinical, digital health care systems for NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts. These span across primary and secondary care settings, helping staff to work safely and efficiently. The on-premise infrastructure that supports the NHS Wales' National Services, that is managed by DHCW is mainly housed in two data centres, one at Church Village (Data Centre 1) and one at Newport (Data Centre 2). The Authority is seeking to procure (via a sole supplier Framework Agreement) a replacement Data Centre 2 co-location capacity in Wales, with the required rack footprint along with transition services to assist with moving equipment from the current to the new location. The Framework Agreement also includes the ability for other Public Sector organisations in Wales to be able to call off additional rack footprints and transition services via their own 'call off' orders with the successful supplier over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

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