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title: "In-Building Coverage Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06756e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMERTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# In-Building Coverage Service

Buyer: HOMERTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06756e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "In-Building Coverage Service" initiated by Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers an opportunity to enhance the telecommunications infrastructure at their Acute site. The contract aims to improve 4G/5G cellular signal strength specifically for Vodafone Trust mobiles. Located at Homerton Row, Hackney, London, the procurement falls within the "Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment" industry category. The process is at the awarding stage, dated 26th March 2026, with Vodafone Limited being the selected supplier. The procurement method implemented was "limited," signifying an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, deemed appropriate under the legal basis CELEX directive 32014L0024, allowing for optimisation of the existing contract parameters with Vodafone.

This tender presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications network solutions, particularly those with experience in enhancing mobile signal coverage. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to improve cellular connectivity within healthcare settings are best suited to engage with such procurements. The focus on strengthening in-building coverage aligns with the pressing need to address signal-related risks in clinical environments, which could lead to increased reliance on mobile solutions. As Vodafone is converting existing funds to deliver this direct coverage solution, businesses capable of offering specialised equipment or services that complement Vodafone's deployment would find potential opportunities for collaboration and growth in this sector.

## Notice

In-Building Coverage Service to Provide a boosted 4G/5G Cellular signal to Vodafone Trust supplied mobiles, at the Homerton Acute site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 4G/5G Mobile phone signal strength is extremely poor throughout the Acute site at Homerton Row, Hackney, London E9 6SR. This solution will boost 4G/5G signal to Trust deployed Vodafone mobile phones The solution is needed to ensure a good 4G/5G Mobile phone signal strength throughout the Acute site, and address a registered risk that the Trust carries. If the solution is not taken forward there is an increased risk of a clinical incidents due to not being able to reach a free fixed line phone quickly or attending an on site incident away from a fixed line phone, also will remove the need to hunt around finding a good cellular signal, to make receive calls. Vodafone are converting Homerton funds that have been provided as part of the contract to a Vodafone coverage solution (that can only be provided via Vodafone directly).

### Procurement Information

1.1 The recommended option is to continue and optimise the existing Vodafone contract, In-Building Coverage Service to Provide a boosted 4G/5G Cellular signal to Vodafone Trust supplied mobiles, at the Homerton Acute site.

a) the Commercial Terms; 
b) these Service Specific Terms 
c) the General Terms; 
d) the Mobility Service Terms; 
e) this Order, which shall include where applicable Drawings (Section 1) and required Vodafone 
f) Equipment (Section 2); and 
g) any applicable policies and procedures, as provided from time to time by Vodafone.

The 4G/5G Mobile phone signal strength is extremely poor throughout the Acute site at Homerton Row, Hackney, London E9 6SR. This solution will boost 4G/5G signal to Trust deployed Vodafone mobile phones The solution is needed to ensure a good 4G/5G Mobile phone signal strength throughout the Acute site, and address a registered risk that the Trust carries. If the solution is not taken forward there is an increased risk of a clinical incidents due to not being able to reach a free fixed line phone quickly or attending an on site incident away from a fixed line phone, also will remove the need to hunt around finding a good cellular signal, to make receive calls. Vodafone are converting Homerton funds that have been provided as part of the contract to a Vodafone coverage solution (that can only be provided via Vodafone directly).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028043-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 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 | £297,140 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMERTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E9 6SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Homerton |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028043-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vodafone.com
- https://www.homerton.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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