Award

Network Equipment

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Network Equipment" was awarded by NHS Highland on 17th March 2023. The procurement stage was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to extreme urgency. The contract involves the supply of IT network equipment in the health industry category in Inverness, UK. The key procurement method used was a limited procedure, and the total contract value is GBP 62,000.

This tender for network equipment presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of IT network products and services, especially those capable of fulfilling urgent orders within a short delivery time frame. Businesses in the IT network sector, including SMEs with expertise in supplying essential equipment promptly, would be well-suited to compete for this contract with NHS Highland in Inverness.

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Notice Title

Network Equipment

Notice Description

TW027-22: Supply of 6 Aruba 6300F CL4 POE Switches TW029-22: Supply of 6 Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 740W Switches TW037-22: Supply of 5 Aruba 6200F 48G Class 4 PoE 4SFP+370W Switches

Lot Information

Lot 1

We did obtain a quotation from our normal supplier (on contract) however these devices have a delivery time of 52 weeks. G Watson Ltd currently supplies services to NHS Highland (Contractor Services) and they were able to access a recently cancelled order which means that we can get delivery in 6 weeks. These devices will be used to replace obsolete equipment at various sites, some that have been experiencing significant performance and reliability issues.

Procurement Information

On the grounds of urgency, where it is necessary that an essential service is maintained, or where a delay would result in either further expense or impact upon patient care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726191
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473962
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1463704027

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3DZ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

G WATSON

NHS HIGHLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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