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title: "Contract for the Provision of Network Switches to NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the Provision of Network Switches to NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-275f64f5-7fdb-4b65-98d5-1a957ed00c06

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of Network Switches" within the industry category of network infrastructure (CPV code 32424000). The contract is valued at £82,500 GBP and was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. This procurement, carried out via a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework, particularly Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services, encompasses the supply and delivery of network switches to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 18th March 2024 to 17th September 2024, following the tender period which concluded on 14th March 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and related IT services to gauge potential future opportunities and collaborations with a significant public sector entity like the NHS SCW. Although this particular procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, other technology firms with similar capabilities and experience in delivering hardware and software solutions could find similar frameworks and competitions fruitful for expanding their public sector client portfolio. Engagement with such tenders not only fosters growth but also enhances the firm's exposure and credibility in the highly competitive technology procurement arena.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Network Switches to Specialist Computer Centres PLC. This requirement has been procured via Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (CCS TEPAS 2) Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85df8eca-edd5-41ac-a5d2-81e6f48a7683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,500 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85df8eca-edd5-41ac-a5d2-81e6f48a7683
- 26 Apr 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85df8eca-edd5-41ac-a5d2-81e6f48a7683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85df8eca-edd5-41ac-a5d2-81e6f48a7683
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/50f3f671-08f2-4bc5-b73b-f95fd3a91b42

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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