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title: "DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd17d811-4321-4965-8662-0e83506610f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd17d811-4321-4965-8662-0e83506610f7

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust sought the acquisition of network equipment under the title "DHC DH1401 Capital Meraki Network Equipment - NOE1803". This contract falls within the industry category of network equipment, identified by CPV code 32420000, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Poole, postcode BH17 0RB. The process was initiated via a tender with the procurement method being selective, calling off from a framework agreement. It reached the award stage on 17th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was completed with a contract value of £584,209.22.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses dealing in network equipment, providing a lucrative contract through a call-off from a framework agreement, ideal for established suppliers with significant capacity. While the procurement was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it represents a beneficial opportunity for large-scale enterprises like CDW LIMITED, the awarded supplier, to expand their clientele within the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced network solutions can leverage this award to reinforce their market presence and foster growth within similar upcoming contracts.

## Notice

Capital Purchase of Meraki Network Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c232ecdd-8da3-40ff-bbb5-4a0a5c415ce3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £584,209 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £584,209 |
| 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 | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c232ecdd-8da3-40ff-bbb5-4a0a5c415ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c232ecdd-8da3-40ff-bbb5-4a0a5c415ce3
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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