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title: "Hardware - Cisco Wireless 9178I"
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# Hardware - Cisco Wireless 9178I

Buyer: BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdf4bbea-2f3b-46ea-8da9-d09b3c6e316d

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## Summary

The Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC), a specialist procurement division hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of 649 units of Cisco Wireless 9178I network equipment. This procurement falls under the health and social care technology category and is classified as network equipment (CPV: 32420000). Located at Bristol (BS1 3NU), the tender was conducted via a selective method using a framework agreement. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract awarded to Block Solutions Limited. Significant dates include the contract start on 17th March 2025 and its end on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly large enterprises skilled in providing advanced wireless network solutions for healthcare settings, ensuring minimal dust particle generation and compatibility with existing clinical IT systems. Such businesses can benefit from establishing a strong presence within the NHS infrastructure. Suppliers aligned with BWPC's procurement processes can leverage this partnership for long-term business growth in the healthcare technology sector, registering with the SAP Business Network and adhering to published standing financial instructions. Businesses with expertise in network equipment installation and configuration within acute NHS settings are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement.

## Notice

Award via CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 5: Health and Social Care Technology (RM6098) in accordance with Buying Guidance for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. 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. Suppliers who are interested in doing business with our clients can register with our e-procurement solution SAP Business Network for free via https://supplier.ariba.com/ UHBW's published Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) are available to download via the Trust website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/standing_financial_instructions_nov23_final.pdf This award is for the procurement of 649 Cisco Wireless 9178I(W7,4 radio,3 band 4x4,UWB), Global along with the associated installation and configuration within the Acute NHS Setting, minimising dust particle within clinical settings and ensuring that there isn't interference with other clinical IT equipment used within the Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da2c7a4-602e-4c5d-bbdb-7bcb0333b462 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £549,897 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOCK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da2c7a4-602e-4c5d-bbdb-7bcb0333b462

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da2c7a4-602e-4c5d-bbdb-7bcb0333b462
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e1e528d-15ab-4ceb-9c6d-71f6c8b38035
  Technical Specification of Product.

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.ariba.com/
- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/standing_financial_instructions_nov23_final.pdf

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