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title: "WAN Links"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-02-12"
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# WAN Links

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbef0f5b-5c49-4000-ac93-1e2f3632ac3f

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## Summary

The NHS Digital has successfully completed a procurement process for WAN connectivity services, titled "WAN Links". This procurement is classified under the industry category of Wide Area Networks (CPV code 32430000) and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,083,882, commenced on 5th December 2018 and will run until 4th December 2021. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2018, with the relevant award published on 12th February 2019. The delivery addresses span across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth prospects, particularly for large service providers specialising in WAN services. Companies engaged in telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and network services would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders, leveraging the framework agreements established by NHS Digital. Participation in such contracts not only enhances service capabilities but also fosters strategic partnerships within the public sector, opening doors for further collaborations and service expansions.

## Notice

WAN connectivity services for NHS Digital office and data centre locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b22208-98ef-4c66-9670-2925140d4886 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 4 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,083,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,083,882 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPONENTIAL-E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b22208-98ef-4c66-9670-2925140d4886

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b22208-98ef-4c66-9670-2925140d4886
  12th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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