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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The Trust intends to directly award a contract to Qolcom for the upgrade of HP network infrastructure deployed Trust‑wide. This award is justified under Schedule 5 (technical reasons) of the Procurement Act 2023 due to essential interoperability, compatibility, and continuity requirements with the Trust's existing HP environment. Qolcom is the Trust's incumbent supplier for HP networking and holds HP Platinum Partner status, providing exclusive commercial pricing, enhanced support, and specialist technical capability not available through alternative suppliers. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: |
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Networking Equipment Upgrade
Networking Equipment Upgrade
Networking Equipment Upgrade
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| Award status: | Active |
Provision of networking equipment for trust wide estate upgrade in preparation for a larger programme. Equipment includes Aruba switches and cables totalling 641 pieces.
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| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06c145 |
| Notice Reference: | 066682-2026 |