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Network as a Service (Naas)

DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) has concluded a procurement process entitled "Network as a Service (NaaS)" aimed at enhancing their network infrastructure by interconnecting datacentres, public cloud platforms, and consumer bases. This service-focused procurement, classified under network cabling and infrastructure, was carried out through a mini competition within the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 3 framework. The contract, now in its award stage, was officially signed with BT Plc on 13th October 2025. The buying organisation, DHCW, based in Cardiff, managed the procurement process which is pivotal for ensuring a resilient interconnectivity solution for its operations.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed network services and infrastructure development, particularly those experienced in delivering comprehensive network solutions to the health sector. Companies with a strong track record in providing robust and resilient network services stand to benefit from similar future opportunities, especially if they can engage effectively with frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services facilitating such competitions. Given the initiation stage in planning and subsequent awarding, this contract highlights an opening for suppliers to develop strategic partnerships with public health organisations like DHCW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network as a Service (Naas)

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to secure a new managed "Network as a Service" (NaaS) contract, enabling DHCW to strategically interconnect its physical datacentre estate, public cloud platforms and consumer base using a resilient underlay/transit network. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services Three (3) - Lot 1a - Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161003
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161003
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32421000 - Network cabling

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

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