--- title: "supply of Public WIFI Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2021-03-05" --- # supply of Public WIFI Service Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0298cb.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement process for the supply of a Public WiFi Service, aimed at replacing the existing service across its network of approximately 70 sites. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual supplier engagement event scheduled for 24 and 25 March 2021. Interested suppliers must express their intent to participate by contacting Ian Jones by 12:00 pm on Monday, 15 March 2021. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting internet service providers, with a total estimated value of £150,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet services, particularly those offering scalable WiFi solutions suitable for public healthcare environments. Companies with experience in providing secure and adaptable internet services for healthcare facilities, including flexible fibre-based systems, will be well-positioned to compete. The extensive network of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, serving a sizeable population, offers an advantageous platform for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public service sector. ## Notice The Health Board are looking to replace its existing Public WiFi Internet service which is currently available as a wireless overlay SSID. The current service is available at all BCUHB sites with an existing corporate wireless infrastructure (circa 70 sites) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. BCUHB employs around 16,772 staff and has a budget of around 1.3 billion GBP. We are responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. We also co-ordinate the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies. The Health Board are looking to replace its existing Public WiFi Internet service which is currently available as a wireless overlay SSID. The current service is available at all BCUHB sites with an existing corporate wireless infrastructure (circa 70 sites). The new Internet service will comprise the following elements; 1. General Public Internet WiFi service - available to public, visitors, and resident patients at all hospital and other sites (circa 70 sites). 2. Secure Internet WiFi service at various Mental Health Units (4/5 sites). 3. Internet service for BCU staff accommodation Units - to be available to its staff residing within accommodation residences at each of the three District General Hospital sites (circa 150 staff in total). For this application BCUHB are looking for a flexible fibre based Internet service to each accommodation unit, It is proposed that this service can be enabled and disabled at short notice as staff start and leave their on site accommodation period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 5 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST.ASAPH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | LL17 OJL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 5 Mar 2021 at 14:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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