---
title: "NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2019-01-07"
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# NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515271

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## Summary

NHS Lothian is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS," focusing on managed technical services that will replace its existing voice legacy systems and introduce a Unified Communications Platform. The procurement is categorised under health services and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include the closing date for bids, which was extended to 31st January 2018, with a bid opening planned for the same day. The contract is valued at £13 million and is expected to span an initial seven years with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managed technical services and communications technology. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions that enhance communication efficiencies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations with a proven track record of meeting the rigorous needs of healthcare providers, especially those familiar with the NHS framework, stand to benefit from this substantial contract awarded by a prominent healthcare body in Scotland.

## Notice

NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian provides a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Employing more than 28,000 staff across 197 sites in the region, it is Scotland's second largest healthcare provider. NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.

Renewal: Option of a 24 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341289 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1TY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Morningside |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32342440 - Voice-mail system
- 32551300 - Telephone headsets
- 32552110 - Cordless telephones
- 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341289
- 12 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306615
- 4 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303359

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=8
  24th January 2018 - updated service levels table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=7
  15th January 2018 - revised appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=6
  21st December 2017 - answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=5
  21st December 2017 - answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=1
  7th December 2017 - Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=2
  7th December 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=3
  7th December 2017 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303359&idx=4
  7th December 2017 - Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303359
  NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS - NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341289
  NHS Lothian Unified Communications MTS - NHS Lothian is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Managed Technical Service to replace the existing voice legacy estate and at the same time are looking for a solution which provides new features and functionality not possible with the existing systems. The organisation is seeking a solution which provides Unified Communications Platform, and are seeking the supplier provide the solution as a managed hosted service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515271

## Provenance

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