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title: "Supply of fibre switching hardware, licensing and maintenance."
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2018-06-27"
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# Supply of fibre switching hardware, licensing and maintenance.

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c57c741-3b8f-4423-b44f-79f8779becdb

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Supply of fibre switching hardware, licensing and maintenance", is being conducted by NHS South West - Acutes. It falls under the goods category, specifically related to data-transmission equipment, and is located in Exeter, England. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12th July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 13th July 2018 and conclude by 14th July 2018. This opportunity is only open to suppliers registered under the NHS Shared Business Services framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply, installation, and maintenance of communication and data-transmission equipment. Companies with expertise in fibre switching technology, network solutions, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of prominent organisations like NHS South West - Acutes enhances the legitimacy of the opportunity and promises potential long-term relationships for successful bidders in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

This request for quotation is being run under the NHS Shared Business Services Link: Solutions IT SBS / 16 / CR / WAB / 8723 framework and is only open to Suppliers registered on that Framework. The requirement is for the supply, installation and commissioning of fibre switching hardware, licensing and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae028f73-6bb1-4dd1-ad27-99acfd1345ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2018 - 14 Jul 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32415000 - Ethernet network

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae028f73-6bb1-4dd1-ad27-99acfd1345ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae028f73-6bb1-4dd1-ad27-99acfd1345ad
  27th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24659&B=NHSSW
  Additional data

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