--- title: "UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-08-09" --- # UHB Wi-Fi 6E Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-563b7f52-f127-435f-a52f-ee499aefab46.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is planning a procurement process for a Wi-Fi 6E Solution to enhance the network infrastructure across its facilities. The project, classified under the industry categories of Internet services and IT services, involves four main hospital sites in the West Midlands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 30th August 2024. Potential suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and complete the market engagement questionnaire by 15:00 on the aforementioned date. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity solutions, particularly those experienced with Cisco Wi-Fi products. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria specifically support their involvement. By implementing a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E system, businesses can showcase their expertise, possibly leading to further collaboration with UHB, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. This represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector through the provision of cutting-edge technological solutions. ## Notice Introduction University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist services to a population of over 2.2 million people. UHB operates across four main sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital, as well as several remote sites. UHB currently employs over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB has a Cisco Wi-Fi estate of approximately four thousand access points (APs) that are controller-based and support various wireless devices and applications. UHB is seeking information from potential suppliers for the implementation of a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E solution. The objective is to enhance our network infrastructure, providing high-speed, low-latency, and reliable wireless connectivity to meet the growing demands of our organisation. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 15:00 on Friday 30th August 2024. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Please search for C298847 To View documents please register interest and then navigate "My Proposals and quotes" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5253f1-fa70-4b98-8ffc-c7636d87cc50 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72400000 - Internet services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 15:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5253f1-fa70-4b98-8ffc-c7636d87cc50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5253f1-fa70-4b98-8ffc-c7636d87cc50 9th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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