--- title: "Enterprise Network Replacement Programme - Further Competition via CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Enterprise Network Replacement Programme - Further Competition via CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a) Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the contracting authority, has currently paused their procurement process for the Enterprise Network Replacement Programme due to funding review. Initially, suppliers were invited to tender before the deadline of 24th September under Regulation 48(5) as a Further Competition within the CCS Network Services 3 Framework, specifically Lot 2a. This procurement, with an estimated value of £24,500,000, focuses on local area network services to enhance digital healthcare services in the UK, with the anticipated contract starting on 1st April 2026. Interested vendors must have been registered on the CCS Network Services 3 Framework and the BWPC SAP Ariba platform to participate. The procurement method is selective, under a restricted procedure that maintains high transparency and security standards. The tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in network design, deployment, and lifecycle support, ensuring network resilience, security, and scalability. Given its strategic importance to the Trust’s five-year digital agenda, this venture is ideal for firms equipped to support digital transformations within healthcare settings, providing high-availability connectivity and robust support frameworks. Companies with proven capabilities in delivering managed network services and a history of compliance with the CCS Network Services 3 Framework requirements would be particularly well-suited to this opportunity, aligning with the strategic objectives of advancing healthcare infrastructure and patient care outcomes within the NHS Trusts. ## Notice Deadline for tender submission: Wednesday 24th September at 12:00pm This Prior Information Notice is being used as a call for competition under Regulation 48(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement is being conducted as a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a (Local Connectivity Services). - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers Only suppliers appointed to Lot 2a of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework are eligible to participate. Framework suppliers must access the competition documentation via the BWPC SAP Ariba platform. 1. Introduction to BWPC and How to Do Business The Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) is a collaborative procurement organisation serving NHS Trusts across the region. BWPC supports strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with public sector regulations. BWPC shall issue the Invitation to Further Competition via the SAP Ariba e-procurement platform, using the email addresses registered by suppliers on the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a). Eligible suppliers shall receive an automated invitation to participate in the competition, enabling access to the portal and initiation of the e-procurement process. Please note: This opportunity is strictly limited to suppliers appointed to Lot 2a of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework. Suppliers not listed on the framework are not eligible to participate and should not submit enquiries regarding bidding. Suppliers interested in doing business with BWPC must be registered on the SAP Ariba e-procurement platform, which facilitates secure and transparent tendering processes. Guidance on registration and access is available via the BWPC supplier portal: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium/supplier-sap-business-network 2. UHBW's Digital Strategy and the Role of Network Replacement University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is committed to delivering a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment. The Trust's Five-Year Digital Strategy outlines a vision for integrated, intelligent systems that empower clinicians and improve patient outcomes. The Enterprise Network Replacement Programme is a foundational enabler of this strategy, ensuring resilient, secure, and high-performance connectivity across all UHBW sites. For more info, please review: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/uhbw_five_year_digital_strategy_published.pdf 3. Strategic Context - Bristol NHS Group UHBW is part of the Bristol NHS Group, a collaborative initiative between local NHS organisations to deliver joined-up care across the region. The network replacement programme aligns with the Group's long-term goals and more information can be found: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/bristol-nhs-group 4. Procurement Route and Eligibility This procurement is being conducted as a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a (Local Connectivity Services). Please note: This opportunity is strictly limited to suppliers appointed to Lot 2a of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework. Suppliers not listed on the framework are not eligible to participate and should not submit enquiries regarding bidding. This Prior Information Notice is being used as a call for competition under Regulation 48(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. No further contract notice will be published. Interested suppliers must express interest via the BWPC SAP Ariba platform. 5. Key Dates and Information Estimated contract value: PS24,500,000 Contract duration: 7 years with the option to extend a further 3 years Deadline for tender submission: Wednesday 24th September at 12:00pm Anticipated contract start date: 1st April 2026 Contact point for enquiries: Procurement@nbt.nhs.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust is seeking to procure a managed service for the replacement and ongoing maintenance of its enterprise network infrastructure. This service shall encompass the design, deployment, and lifecycle support of a resilient, secure, and scalable network across all UHBW sites. The solution must align with the Trust's digital strategy and support critical clinical and operational services through high-availability connectivity, proactive monitoring, and responsive support. Please refer to Schedule 4 - Specification, for further detail regarding the requirement. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract by a further period or periods not exceeding thirty-six (36) months in total. Such extensions may be exercised in increments of twelve (12) months or any other combination of periods, provided that the total duration of the contract does not exceed one-hundred and twenty (120) months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052371-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,500,000 | | Lots value | £24,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NU | | 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 | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32410000 - Local area network - 72710000 - Local area network services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052371-2025 - 25 Aug 2025 at 09:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051083-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw/109549047/aw?awh=r&awssk=Uy.bqbwd&dard=1 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers - https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium/procurement-strategy - https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium/supplier-sap-business-network - https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ - https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/uhbw_five_year_digital_strategy_published.pdf - https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/bristol-nhs-group ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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