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title: "Bandwidth for Data Centres"
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buyer: "United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# Bandwidth for Data Centres

Buyer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4ffa58a-ea50-4bcf-9df2-828b38e1e35c

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## Summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust procured bandwidth for data-centre replication and backup services, including annual rental. The service supports the transfer and backup of data between data centres. Delivery is in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This is a telecommunications and data connectivity service rather than a purchase of general communications equipment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS) LIMITED. The award was made on 18 September 2026, at a value of £286,275.08. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The Trust used a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026. The requirement was handled as a single procurement, with no lot-level awards reported. The stated suitability assessment did not designate the work for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s future data-centre connectivity requirements, the award demonstrates demand for bandwidth supporting replication and backup, including an annual rental arrangement. A credible competitor would need to provide dependable connectivity for data transfer between data centres and support the continuity of backup services over a multi-year contract. The buying route was a framework call-off, so relevant framework access and the ability to compete through that route would matter. The selection of a specialist network supplier indicates that capability in delivering data-centre bandwidth is central to this requirement; general telecommunications provision alone may not establish a strong fit. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate the service capability and operational capacity to meet a large NHS trust’s ongoing connectivity needs.

## Notice

Bandwidth of datacentre replication and backup service including annual rental

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a11fd4-580a-461b-a89a-8cfa62b95a52 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,275 |
| 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 | United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Postcode area | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERGENCE (GROUP NETWORKS) LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a11fd4-580a-461b-a89a-8cfa62b95a52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a11fd4-580a-461b-a89a-8cfa62b95a52
  8th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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