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title: "N3 to HSCN Cutover"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
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# N3 to HSCN Cutover

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ae4015-3f43-4864-8946-0e9f2558d432

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently conducting a tender titled "N3 to HSCN Cutover," which aims to transition the Trust's network from N3 to HSCN. The tender is classified under the communication services industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the active tender stage and is set to close on 31st October 2018. The value of the contract is estimated between £50,000 and £70,000, with the service requiring a high level of uptime and compliance with HSCN standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those that have achieved HSCN Stage 2 Compliance. Companies that focus on service reliability, technical integration, and security in their solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the NHS increasingly seeking to enhance its network capabilities, this tender could facilitate business growth for SMEs in the telecommunications field, enabling them to contribute to critical healthcare infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

The Trust is looking to partner with a network supplier to migrate the Trust from N3 to HSCN in a swift and seamless project. Only providers who have attained HSCN Stage 2 Compliance (CN-SPs) are permitted to undertake this work, therefore any supplier who is not on the approved list will be disqualified. The service provided will be 24/7/365 and must have a 99.999% Uptime. The solution must deliver excellence in reliability, analytics, resilience, and security. As a minimum, the solution must integrate seamlessly with all aspects of the technology and deliver the technical specification listed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e48cf9-9318-4390-9295-d2f3b558dc7f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2018 - 13 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 3RE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Caxton & Papworth |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e48cf9-9318-4390-9295-d2f3b558dc7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e48cf9-9318-4390-9295-d2f3b558dc7f
  17th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33156&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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