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title: "Extra Capital WAPs"
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# Extra Capital WAPs

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-488f2828-16d9-4765-876d-4c37d8e5eaf4

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## Summary

In the recent procurement process titled "Extra Capital WAPs," NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), on behalf of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), sought to purchase Cisco Catalyst 9115AX series Wireless Access Points (WAPs). The procurement falls under the computer-related equipment category, designated as CPV code 30230000. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The buyer, NHS Shared Business Services, based in Durham (DH1 3YG), completed the tender stage on 11th March 2025, followed by the awarding phase on 24th March 2025. The contract period was set for 12th March 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers familiar with IT equipment and networking solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing high-quality wireless access points will find this procurement particularly attractive. The procurement process prioritised selective sourcing from a framework, indicating a preference for suppliers with pre-existing agreements. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale business that fits well within such procurement frameworks, demonstrating readiness and capacity for fulfilment within tight timeframes.

## Notice

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to purchase and be supplied with Cisco Catalyst 9115AX series Wireless Access Points (WAPs) on behalf of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) as part of their hardware refresh program.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f657878-27ee-4fbc-941f-14de166cac1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,932 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 16:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f657878-27ee-4fbc-941f-14de166cac1a
- 24 Mar 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f657878-27ee-4fbc-941f-14de166cac1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f657878-27ee-4fbc-941f-14de166cac1a
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/contact-us/

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