---
title: "Wireless Access Points (WAP) Hardware Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06694d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06694d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Wireless Access Points (WAP) Hardware Replacement

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06694d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the replacement of Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licensing throughout the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB). This procurement is classified under the "Local area network" industry category and focuses on goods. Despite the previous tender phase being cancelled, the contract is now active, awarded to Khipu Networks Limited. Situated in the UK, with delivery in Carmarthen, the contract was officially signed on 27 February 2026, marking the completion of the procurement process. The procurement method employed was limited and fell under a specific framework agreement, conducting the award procedure directly without prior publication.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specialising in digital infrastructure, particularly those adept in providing high-quality network solutions. Large businesses with expertise in hardware replacement, network technology, and digital health infrastructure will find this contract significant due to its pivotal role in maintaining critical medical services reliant on Wi-Fi connections. Given the substantial contract value of £541,453.70, businesses that can assure reliable and innovative solutions in networking could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth. Khipu Networks Limited, with proven capabilities in the sector, has already secured the contract, highlighting the precedence for expertise and reliability in this procurement process.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to replace their Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licencing as current equipment throughout HDUHB has now reached end of life and some equipment will be utilised to setup Carmarthen Hwb. These WAPs are critical pieces of infrastructure that form the backbone of all services within the Health Board, as almost every digital clinical system and medical devices relies on Wi-Fi connections to function.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to replace their Wireless Access Points (WAP) hardware and associated licencing as current equipment throughout HDUHB has now reached end of life and some equipment will be utilised to setup Carmarthen Hwb. These WAPs are critical pieces of infrastructure that form the backbone of all services within the Health Board, as almost every digital clinical system and medical devices relies on Wi-Fi connections to function.

### Procurement Information

The NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework Agreement (SBS10510) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022730-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £541,453 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022730-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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