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title: "BWC WAN Links"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BWC WAN Links

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-562bd4ba-b8a2-47bf-abc7-365f3a512e4d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process titled "BWC WAN Links" for the renewal and upgrade of WAN, Internet, HSCN, and Cloud connect services to AWS. This contract falls under the industry category of Wide Area Network Services (CPV code 72720000), and the delivery is set for the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postal code B4 6NH). The tender was concluded under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 13 December 2024 to 12 December 2027, with the award being published on 21 January 2025, following the award date of 3 December 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the project's sizeable total value of £175,000. SMEs specialising in network services and cloud connectivity can gain significant exposure and leverage this contract to establish stronger industry presence. The successful bidder, CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS) LIMITED, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in this domain. This tender can benefit businesses with expertise in wide area network services, Internet services, and cloud solutions, making it an ideal fit for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector's IT infrastructure landscape.

## Notice

WAN, Internet, HSCN, Cloud connect to AWS Renewal and Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac8643a-9bb3-4320-90dc-7fb69b51030b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,224 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac8643a-9bb3-4320-90dc-7fb69b51030b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac8643a-9bb3-4320-90dc-7fb69b51030b
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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