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title: "Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035795"
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buyer: "DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES"
published: "2022-07-29"
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# Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems

Buyer: DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035795

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Digital Health and Care Wales, focusing on the title "Data Centre Capacity for NHS Wales IT Systems," which falls within the services industry category, specifically related to data network management and support services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 13 September 2022. The process will be executed through an open procedure via the Bravo e-tendering system. Interested suppliers must ensure that their tender documents are submitted electronically before the deadline, and all responses must be priced in GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT infrastructure, data management, and co-location services. Given the scale of the requirements, businesses that can provide transition services and manage complex IT systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the framework agreement allows other public sector organisations in Wales to call off additional services, further expanding potential contract opportunities for successful bidders over the four-year duration of the agreement.

## Notice

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) designs, develops, and supports, both clinical and non-clinical, digital health care systems for NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts. These span across primary and secondary care settings, helping staff to work safely and efficiently. The on-premise infrastructure that supports the NHS Wales' National Services, that is managed by DHCW is mainly housed in two data centres, one at Church Village (Data Centre 1) and one at Newport (Data Centre 2). The Authority is seeking to procure (via a sole supplier Framework Agreement) a replacement Data Centre 2 co-location capacity in Wales, with the required rack footprint along with transition services to assist with moving equipment from the current to the new location. The Framework Agreement also includes the ability for other Public Sector organisations in Wales to be able to call off additional rack footprints and transition services via their own 'call off' orders with the successful supplier over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement has been issued by Digital Health and Care Wales , in connection with the Open Procedure, as set out in Regulation 27 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15), for the procurement of Data Centre Capacity Requirements for NHS Wales IT Systems. The Framework Agreement also includes the ability for other Public Sector organisations in Wales to be able to call off additional rack footprints and transition services via their own 'call off' orders with the successful supplier over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The anticipated Framework Agreement period will be four (4) years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020865-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: January 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,058,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF11 9AD |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020865-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121491

## Provenance

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