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title: "Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh"
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buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b2610ab-1c26-45c6-90ad-07fd444fa8b1

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## Summary

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Aruba Core Replacement / Refresh," targeting the network upgrade industry category. Located in the North East of England, the project commenced on 8th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 7th October 2025. Utilising a selective procurement method, the contract was awarded through a call-off from the Shared Business Services Framework – Digital Workplace Solutions. This procurement process, suitable for SMEs, was driven by a direct award to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, valuing at £20,000. The tender period ended on 4th October 2024, and the award was made active on 7th October 2024, with the formal contract notice published on 18th December 2024.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and network solutions to engage in projects within the healthcare sector, enhancing their portfolios and fostering growth through significant public contracts. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from the streamlined procurement process, which favours smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in digital workplace solutions and capable of meeting the stringent standards of NHS infrastructure upgrades would find this tender well-suited to their competencies. The collaboration with large-scale supplier Trustmarque sets a standard that other businesses can aspire to match, potentially opening doors to future procurement opportunities within the NHS and beyond.

## Notice

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Trustmarque for the provision of Aruba Core Replacement. A direct award via the the Shared Business Services Framework - Digital Workplace Solutions - SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 was utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b7f0f4-ad1e-49d2-b15a-aa0cbdd188ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,782 |
| 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 | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS4 3BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Longlands & Beechwood |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b7f0f4-ad1e-49d2-b15a-aa0cbdd188ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b7f0f4-ad1e-49d2-b15a-aa0cbdd188ee
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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