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title: "WSFT - Capital Purchase - Theatres Upgrade - Network Infrastructure Equipment"
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# WSFT - Capital Purchase - Theatres Upgrade - Network Infrastructure Equipment

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6460aa3b-c44a-4f0c-b439-f7b897a098ab

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## Summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process for upgrading network infrastructure equipment as part of the West Suffolk Foundation Trust's theatre upgrades. The procurement, classified under the industry category of network equipment (CPV code 32420000), involved the purchase of high-performance PoE switches, power supply modules, direct-attach cables, and advanced WiFi access points to enhance wireless coverage in theatre environments. The contract, valued at £15,009.28, commenced on 4th June 2026 and will run until 3rd June 2027. The procurement was conducted using a competitive quotation method below the threshold, with the award being made on 12th May 2026 to CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA LIMITED, a supplier based in the United Kingdom. The primary location for delivery is Bury St Edmunds, UK, though the scope extends to various territories including Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-performance network equipment and theatre solutions. Businesses with expertise in delivering advanced network solutions, ongoing support, and licensing services will find this procurement particularly suited to their offerings. Given the complexity and high standards required by NHS facilities, companies with proven experience in healthcare and infrastructure projects stand to benefit the most. The procurement highlights the importance of reliable and high-performance network infrastructure, presenting growth potential in related areas such as equipment maintenance and integration services for SMEs looking to leverage these opportunities within the public health sector.

## Notice

The purchase consists of two high-performance 48-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches capable of delivering up to 90W per port, supported by four 1200W power supply modules and associated power cables. It also includes two 10Gbps direct-attach cables for high-speed interconnection and two indoor WiFi 7 tri-radio access points to provide advanced wireless coverage within theatre environments. The solution is supplied with ongoing support and platform licensing The solution is supplied with ongoing support and platform licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2839238-81e7-402e-8586-666bf0b03e51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,009 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,009 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2839238-81e7-402e-8586-666bf0b03e51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2839238-81e7-402e-8586-666bf0b03e51
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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