---
title: "PIC iX HardwarePatient Information Center iX ExpandLayer 2 Switch Network Switch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077e6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "The Christie NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-10-01"
---

# PIC iX HardwarePatient Information Center iX ExpandLayer 2 Switch Network Switch

Buyer: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077e6b

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## Summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust procured Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX) hardware: an ExpandLayer 2 network switch and network switch accessories. The equipment is for the Trust’s Proton department in Manchester, where the same model is already in use. This is a network equipment purchase for a specific clinical department, rather than a wider network infrastructure or managed services contract.

The procurement is complete and Philips Electronics UK Limited was selected as supplier. The Trust used a below-threshold direct award without competition. The contract was signed on 5 August 2026 and ran from 6 August to 6 September 2026. Its value was £11,830.08 excluding VAT (£14,196.10 including VAT). The award record does not state a separate award date or award value.

This purchase demonstrates demand from The Christie for network equipment that matches the model already used in its Proton department. For a future requirement of this kind, suppliers would be better placed if they can provide the specified PIC iX hardware and accessories and demonstrate compatibility with the department’s existing equipment. The purchase was made directly without competition, so it also shows the route used for this particular below-threshold requirement.

## Notice

PIC iX HardwarePatient Information Center iX ExpandLayer 2 Switch#Network Switch Accessories. The same model currently used in Proton department where this device will be situated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092741-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2026 - 6 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,830 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Manchester |
| Postcode | M20 4BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Withington |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Philips Electronics UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092741-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092741-2026
  1st October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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