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title: "Wide area Network Connectivity between IWT and PHU"
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# Wide area Network Connectivity between IWT and PHU

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28a3fd1e-5d75-4fcc-a2b0-3071281b5dc9

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## Summary

South of England Procurement Centre, based in Portsmouth, has completed a public procurement process titled "Wide area Network Connectivity between IWT and PHU" under the industry category of wide area network services (CPV code 72720000). This tender, valued at £170,065, is aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and modernising the infrastructure between Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 (RM6116) framework agreement. The tender period ended on 3rd October 2024, with the contract set to commence on 19th December 2024 and conclude on 18th December 2029. The buying organisation is the South of England Procurement Centre, with Rupert Hatch as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in wide area network services. The project involves substantial enhancement and modernisation work which could be highly beneficial for businesses with experience in healthcare digital infrastructure. The procurement process was tailored to engage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible for smaller players and innovative firms looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Maintel Europe Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in London, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for collaboration and sub-contracting opportunities for other interested enterprises.

## Notice

This opportunity is to enhance the digital connectivity, and to replace and refresh the aging infra-structure between Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. It was tendered as a further competition through Lot 1a of the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 (RM6116) framework agreement,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e1342-55b0-420d-8bc6-c40510602033 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,065 |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | COSHAM, PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO6 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Cosham |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e1342-55b0-420d-8bc6-c40510602033

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e1342-55b0-420d-8bc6-c40510602033
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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