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HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package

NHS HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Established in Inverness, NHS Highland has awarded a contract titled "HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package" under the health industry category. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, aims to support and maintain Aruba wireless infrastructure, ensuring network devices are updated and eligible for manufacturer assistance. This contract, valued at £169,748.24, was signed on 31st October 2025. The procurement stage currently stands at the award phase, with Computacenter (UK) Ltd selected as the supplier after submitting the sole bid under a framework for Software Value Added Reseller Services. The procurement covers services and is managed in collaboration with various stakeholders, including Inverness Justice Centre as the review body.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in wireless network infrastructure support and maintenance to expand their services, potentially collaborating with NHS organisations. While this contract favoured a large supplier, small and medium enterprises specialised in similar technological support and services might find future opportunities within NHS Highland's procurement activities. Businesses providing robust networking solutions and technical support would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement processes, particularly those offering innovative approaches to maintaining network performance and resilience.

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Notice Title

HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package

Notice Description

The HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package is a contracted support service procured through Computacenter to provide continued maintenance and technical support for NHS Highland's Aruba wireless infrastructure, ensuring that key network devices remain supported, up to date, and eligible for manufacturer assistance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package is a comprehensive renewal of support and maintenance services for NHS Highland's Aruba wireless network infrastructure. It was initiated after it became clear that several essential Aruba devices, particularly wireless controllers, had reached the end of their existing support term, creating a significant operational and service-continuity risk. Given that these controllers underpin the wider wireless estate, ensuring they remain fully supported is critical to maintaining network stability, performance, and resilience. This support package re-establishes full vendor-backed coverage across the wireless estate, giving NHS Highland access to firmware updates, security patches, bug fixes, and direct technical escalation channels. It ensures that all covered devices remain compliant with manufacturer support requirements and can receive timely assistance in the event of outages or performance issues. The arrangement also protects NHS Highland against equipment downtime that could otherwise affect clinical and business operations. As part of the procurement process, Computacenter provided a refreshed call-off contract aligned to the relevant framework, incorporating a detailed Statement of Work and a supported-device inventory. These annexes make it easier to manage future variations, such as adding or replacing devices, without requiring a full contract renegotiation. The package was progressed through standard procurement governance, including preparation of the call-off documents, legal routing, signature approvals, and alignment with PECOS purchasing workflows. Overall, the Aruba Support Package ensures that NHS Highland's wireless network estate remains fully supported, secure, and robust. It reinstates essential coverage, mitigates operational risks associated with unsupported infrastructure, and provides a structured, future-proofed support model delivered through a compliant procurement route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822390
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

48422000 - Software package suites

72212218 - License management software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,748 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months 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
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549294
    HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package - The HH212-25-SP Aruba Support Package is a contracted support service procured through Computacenter to provide continued maintenance and technical support for NHS Highland's Aruba wireless infrastructure, ensuring that key network devices remain supported, up to date, and eligible for manufacturer assistance.

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