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title: "Starlink Hardware and Installs"
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# Starlink Hardware and Installs

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4971bcb8-d859-436f-910f-797fca5abc13

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## Summary

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), represented by N H S Shared Business Services, has successfully awarded a contract titled "Starlink Hardware and Installs" to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category 'Internet network' (CPV code 32412110), involved the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has moved to the Award stage as of 7th March 2025, with anticipated contract activities starting on the same date. The contract, valued at £84,606.45 GBP, specifically targets the deployment of Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet links for up to five years, supporting NECS's network infrastructure in Durham (postal code DH1 3YG). Key procurement timelines include tender closure on 17th February 2025 and award notice publication on 20th February 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in hardware installation and Internet network services. With NECS's initiative to enhance its CoIN/SD-WAN managed services, businesses capable of delivering robust and scalable internet connectivity solutions are ideally positioned to benefit. Although this contract does not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with comprehensive capabilities in network installations and managed services, similar to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, can find considerable prospects in providing foundational internet transport solutions. Participating in such a strategic project can also establish partnerships with prominent public sector entities like the NHS, fostering long-term business opportunities.

## Notice

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to procure and implement Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet links for a period of up to 5 years. These links will form the "underlay" (Internet transport) for the refreshed CoIN/SD-WAN that NECS are implementing with Virgin Media O2. These links will be used as the transport layer for this wider CoIN/SD-WAN managed service that has recently been initiated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef6d3f1-58e0-413a-9b17-11b10754f64b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,606 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef6d3f1-58e0-413a-9b17-11b10754f64b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef6d3f1-58e0-413a-9b17-11b10754f64b
  7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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