---
title: "Support and maintenance for a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05669d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# Support and maintenance for a DAS (Distributed Antenna System)

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05669d

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, focusing on securing support and maintenance for a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The DAS contract, titled "Support and Maintenance for a DAS," is classified under the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the procurement falls under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations. This contract process, completed with a direct award procurement method, was finalised on 15th August 2025, with the contract to run from 1st September 2025 to 22nd February 2030. The total contract value amounts to £175,000, with a gross value of £210,000, signalling a substantial investment in maintaining telecommunications infrastructure. The standstill period is set to conclude on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies within the telecommunications services sector. Businesses offering innovative DAS support and maintenance solutions could find this tender appealing, particularly those capable of meeting complex technical requirements through direct awards. Companies similar to EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Glasgow, which has succeeded in this procurement process, are likely well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with such tenders can help businesses expand their clientele and strengthen their presence in the Northern Irish public procurement market.

## Notice

A DAS (distributed antenna system) site licence is in place for 10 years between Belfast Health & Social Care Trust & Exchange Communications (dated 23/02/2020 to run for 10 years) It is a requirement to operate the DAS equipment to have a support and maintenance agreement in place. Support and maintenance for the DAS until 22/02/2030. Total value PS175,000

### Procurement Information

A DAS (distributed antenna system) site licence is in place for 10 years between Belfast Health & Social Care Trust & Exchange Communications (dated 23/02/2020 to run for 10 years) It is a requirement to operate the DAS equipment to have a support and maintenance agreement in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049302-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Falls |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 19:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049302-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 16:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043280-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049302-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043280-2025
  25th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exchangecommunications.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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