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title: "Short Form of Further Competition - Switches and Accessories teletracking"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-03-14"
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# Short Form of Further Competition - Switches and Accessories teletracking

Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89f4438d-6ee5-4cd7-a551-6e91a707ac53

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the "Short Form of Further Competition - Switches and Accessories teletracking" project, part of its procurement for Networks in the North West region of England. This procurement process is classified as selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st March 2017. The overall budget allocated for this contract is £180,000, with the contract period commencing from 6th March 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in goods related to network services, particularly those who are part of the Crown Commercial Services framework under RM1045, Lot 2 Local Connectivity Services. Businesses well-suited to compete include SMEs with expertise in telecommunications equipment and accessories, as only those registered within the specified framework can participate in this tender process. Engaging in this competition could enhance a supplier's visibility in the public sector market and potentially facilitate long-term partnerships with NHS organisations.

## Notice

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOT OPEN TO ALL SUPPLIERS. This opportunity is a call to participate in a Short Form of Further Competition Only those suppliers included in the Crown Commercial Services framework as detailed below are permitted to participate. RM1045 Network Services Lot 2 Local Connectivity Services Switches and Accessories teletracking Additional information: HOW THIS PROCESS WILL WORK. Please note that this invitation to submit a proposal is only open to suppliers listed under Framework RM1045 Network Services Lot 2 Local Connectivity Services Further documentation is included in the e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16731317-e584-4b1c-97db-a4687f644757 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOCK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16731317-e584-4b1c-97db-a4687f644757
- 22 Feb 2017 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61ce0e1-8327-4201-baba-65d523b7a1c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16731317-e584-4b1c-97db-a4687f644757
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61ce0e1-8327-4201-baba-65d523b7a1c9
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c2047f8-fa25-4779-bb39-27220d372971
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e72b08d-00a2-43cf-a022-593883f7e155
  Order form - Short Form of Further Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8844ba88-9679-435e-8ad8-aa18c32be492
  Offer Schedule 1 - Price
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to eTendering site (for submitting tender)

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