---
title: "The Procurement of Network switches for NVCC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# The Procurement of Network switches for NVCC

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a1b

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Velindre University NHS Trust involves the acquisition of HPE Aruba network switches and components for the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, UK. Categorised under IT services, this procurement is vital for establishing a test lab at the existing Velindre Cancer Centre before deployment at the new facility. The procurement followed a direct method, concluded without competition, and is now in the contract update and award update stage as of 8th June 2026. The contract commenced on 4th March 2026 and is set to end on 3rd March 2027, with a gross value of £56,445.48.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those offering network infrastructure solutions. Companies like SWITCHSHOP, an SME that successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller enterprises to penetrate the public sector market. Firms skilled in supplying and supporting IT infrastructure components would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities to support public health entities advancing their technological capabilities.

## Notice

This contract covers the supply-only procurement of HPE Aruba network switches and associated components required to establish a test lab at the existing Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), ahead of their final deployment in the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC). The equipment forms part of the long-term network infrastructure for the new facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053590-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,037 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| 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 | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:12 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053590-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023097-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053590-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023097-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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