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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for HSCN (N3 replacement) Connectivity and associated services"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for HSCN (N3 replacement) Connectivity and associated services

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aed220de-c674-4ff9-936f-b09b9dc23fa2

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## Summary

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System to provide Health & Social Care Network (HSCN) services, replacing the N3 network. This procurement falls under the communications network industry category, with a value of £10 million. Key dates include the tender publication on 25th September 2017 and the close of the tender period on 20th October 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and will continue until 1st October 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective restricted procedure, allowing for a structured bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and networking services, particularly those able to provide innovative solutions for health and social care connectivity. Companies with experience in similar public sector contracts, and those capable of meeting the specific requirements of the NHS, would be well-positioned to compete. The dynamic nature of the purchasing system could lead to sustained partnerships over the five-year validity period, fostering growth and scaling opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of Health & Social Care Network services (N3 replacement) to public and private sector. First qualifying phase followed by 5 year validity period. Bidders should register via the Trust's Bravo portal and complete the required PQQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba692c76-421f-4312-950d-2dc376f68c74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 1 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2017 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba692c76-421f-4312-950d-2dc376f68c74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba692c76-421f-4312-950d-2dc376f68c74
  25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bca9ce1-c3e3-49c9-9247-43ef6851bed6
  HSCN Dynamic Purchasing System Guidance
- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
  Salisbury NHSFT Bravo Procurement Portal

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