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title: "Wireless Refresh Project: Professional Services for the Installation of Access Points across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals"
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# Wireless Refresh Project: Professional Services for the Installation of Access Points across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-160659ce-efbf-47d1-a618-d0e9b4f60db0

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for the "Wireless Refresh Project," which involves professional services for the installation of access points across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This procurement, classified under information technology services, is currently in the Award stage following its completion. The contract, valued at £154,025, commenced on 21st October 2021 and is set to last until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised is a competitive quotation, as this falls below the usual threshold for larger contracts and required submissions before the tender period closure on 3rd September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology services sector, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and installation services. Companies that possess expertise in the installation of WiFi access points and related IT services would be well-suited to engage in such projects. The contract's scope includes the replacement and installation of over 2,200 access points, providing a platform for businesses to expand their offerings and contribute to enhancing the IT infrastructure within the healthcare sector in Sheffield.

## Notice

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has committed to install a completely new replacement data network and integrate it with the existing network with the intention that it should replace the current network over time. The focus of this element of the programme is the rollout of 2,200 new 802.11ax (WiFi6) capable Wireless Access Points (APs) to replace the existing 2,060 x mainly 802.11n capable APs. The APs have already been procured, as have the requisite edge switches to provide PoE+, port bandwidth requirements (using Cisco Multigig technology) and the requisite wireless LAN controllers. At installation the Cisco Catalyst 9130 APs will be controlled by a resilient pair of Cisco 5520 WLCs, they will later be migrated to a resilient pair of Cisco 8540 WLCs and finally moved to a resilient pair of Cisco Catalyst 9800 controllers to form part of the STH Cisco SDA wireless fabric. The requirement is to assist STH in quickly installing the vast majority of the APs across: * Northern General campus * Central campus hospital buildings including houses on Claremont Place and Crescent and Beech Hill Road and a lesser number of APs (about 45) located at: * Concord Sports Centre * Thorncliffe Sports Centre * Graves Sports Centre * Cherry Tree at Nether Edge * Zest at Upperthorpe * AWRC at Attercliffe * Wheata Dental Clinic at Parson Cross * Diabetic Eye Screening on Glossop Road * Beech Hill at Norfolk Park * Beighton Clinic * Bowel Cancer Screening at Hydra Industrial Estate Project Implementation This tender document requests professional services from the successful supplier to: * Replace all existing APs throughout the Trust (causing minimum downtime to users) as directed later in this document. * Install all new APs throughout the Trust as directed later in this document. * Ensure that all newly installed APs have been affixed as instructed and are secure. * Ensure that all newly installed APs are free from any damage and are clean. * Ensure that all newly installed data cabling is installed to the standards specified later in this document. * Ensure that all newly installed APs are operational. * Where necessary perform basic data cable connectivity testing and remediate any problems. * Collect all new APs and documentation from the IT department based at the Northern campus. * Return all old APs that have been removed and updated documentation to the IT department based at the Northern campus. * Work collaboratively with the Trust IT network engineers to assure a successful completion by the end of March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39467c5a-cbbc-4bb8-bcff-0c9f49174437 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,025 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSL DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39467c5a-cbbc-4bb8-bcff-0c9f49174437

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39467c5a-cbbc-4bb8-bcff-0c9f49174437
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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