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title: "Core Network Refresh"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
published: "2020-04-17"
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# Core Network Refresh

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90468e0b-a262-4aea-84d2-f554ea7a3e43

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services is soliciting bids for the contract titled "Core Network Refresh," which focuses on the procurement of Cisco Network switches, stacking modules, and Cat 6 patch leads, under Lot 1 of the CCS Technology Products 2 framework agreement (RM3733). The procurement is categorised under the 'Networks' industry and was awarded on 9th April 2020 with a contract value of £431,068.70. The contract period runs from 9th April to 31st July 2020, and the associated tender period ended on 9th March 2020. The delivery address for this contract is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technology and telecommunications, particularly those that specialize in network infrastructure solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method employed was selective, allowing for targeted engagement with capable suppliers. Companies proficient in providing similar Cisco products and services will find this award offers a valuable entry point to expand their market presence through collaboration with the NHS.

## Notice

This contract relates to the provision of Cisco Network switches, Cisco stacking modules and Cat 6 patch leads. The procurement has been conducted under Lot 1 of the CCS Technology Products 2 framework agreement (RM3733).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304c6ce-e009-407a-91db-cb6471530eaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £431,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £431,068 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304c6ce-e009-407a-91db-cb6471530eaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9304c6ce-e009-407a-91db-cb6471530eaa
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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