--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Network Replacement Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2025-01-28" --- # Request for Information (RFI) - Network Replacement Programme Buyer: BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fda3ca52-336d-4183-8beb-392088b42c3b.json) ## Summary The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC), hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) for their Network Replacement Programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the market engagement notice published on 28th January 2025 and the engagement end date set for 4th February 2025. This project falls under the networks industry category (CPV: 32400000) and will upgrade the network infrastructure across the entire UHBW estate, located in Bristol, to support the Joint Clinical Strategy for the NBT and UHBW Hospital Group. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment and services to contribute to a critical healthcare infrastructure project. It will be particularly suited for suppliers already registered on the CCS Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services. The focus on establishing a resilient and secure digital network foundation for the Trust can attract companies adept in delivering high-reliability and flexible network solutions, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for future healthcare sector engagements. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the RFI through BWPC's Procurement Portal, SAP Ariba, to gain access to the project requirements and RFI questionnaire. ## Notice Please note: This RFI is only open to suppliers registered on CCS Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a: Intra Site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116 We shall not accept any Expressions of Interest from parties not registered as suppliers on this framework - Thank you. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) are NHS employees hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust whose specialism is procurement. BWPC support local Trusts and Healthcare Providers with all aspects of clinical and non-clinical purchasing, supply chain management and capital equipping. This RFI seeks information relating to the procurement of Network equipment and services for the Trust. The Trust wishes to implement a new network and infrastructure across the whole of the UHBW estate to underpin the delivery of the Joint Clinical Strategy for the NBT and UHBW Hospital Group. Please visit: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/nbt_uhbw_joint_clinical_strategy_2024_to_2027.pdf for further information. The network infrastructure is critical to the delivery of high-quality patient care systems and operational and business services to all areas of the organisation, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The focus of a future procurement is to establish a resilient and robust foundation for the Trust's digital services by providing a Network that is efficiency, reliability, secure, flexible, and safe. Information collected from this RFI shall be used to support the development of a comprehensive tender pack if the Trust decide to proceed with the opportunity. Suppliers shall be invited to respond to this RFI through BWPC's Procurement Portal, SAP Ariba, using the contact details registered on the framework: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers Suppliers shall be provided with an information pack outlining our project requirements and a RFI questionnaire consisting of 19 questions to support development of a future tender opportunity. Suppliers not already registered with SAP Ariba, can register to access the information via the e-procurement module https://supplier.ariba.com/ for free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2b9e1-23de-4035-9bee-f069d864f33e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS10 5NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Horfield | | Westminster constituency | Bristol North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 28 Jan 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2b9e1-23de-4035-9bee-f069d864f33e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2b9e1-23de-4035-9bee-f069d864f33e 28th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.ariba.com/ - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers - https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium - https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/nbt_uhbw_joint_clinical_strategy_2024_to_2027.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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