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title: "PAHT - Cisco Estates Switches"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ca95154-e75e-4e46-935e-e6b9d06c6119"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust"
published: "2026-09-21"
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# PAHT - Cisco Estates Switches

Buyer: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ca95154-e75e-4e46-935e-e6b9d06c6119

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## Summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust procured Cisco Estates Switches, classified as network equipment, for delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement supporting the Trust’s estate networking infrastructure. The procurement was made through HealthTrust Europe Framework ICT Solutions 3 ComIT 3, indicating a framework-based technology supply requirement rather than a standalone services or works contract. The named buying organisation is Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, based in England. The requirement is relevant to suppliers of Cisco networking hardware and associated equipment capable of supplying NHS estate infrastructure through an applicable public sector framework route.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat plc on 21 July 2026 for £30,000 including the stated estimated range of £25,000 to £30,000. The contract period runs from 23 July 2026 to 23 October 2026. The award is active and the procurement status is complete. The opportunity was categorised as goods and covered Cisco estate switches. The published information identifies the framework call-off route but does not set out separate lots or award criteria. It was marked as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award demonstrates a defined NHS requirement for Cisco switching equipment supporting a hospital estate, with delivery handled by a large technology supplier. A credible competitor for comparable work would need strong capability in sourcing and supplying Cisco network hardware, understanding of enterprise and healthcare estate environments, and the operational capacity to fulfil equipment orders promptly and reliably. Experience working with NHS trusts or other public sector organisations would help demonstrate familiarity with public-sector purchasing expectations. Suppliers would also need access to the relevant HealthTrust Europe framework route, or an equivalent route used by the buyer, because this requirement was fulfilled through a framework call-off rather than an open standalone competition.

## Notice

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Cisco Estates Switches via HealthTrust Europe Framework ICT Solutions 3 ComIT 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839e47dc-9255-415d-91d0-bbf989627b19 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Postcode area | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839e47dc-9255-415d-91d0-bbf989627b19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839e47dc-9255-415d-91d0-bbf989627b19
  21st September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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