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# Enterprise Network Replacement Programme - Further Competition via CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/enterprise-network-replacement-programme-further-competition-via-ccs-network-services-3-fr-ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust: "Enterprise Network Replacement Programme - Further Competition via CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a)". Published status: active. Published Value: £24,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: service.ariba.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-hospitals-bristol-and-weston-nhs-foundation-trust-GB-NHS-RA7)
- **Published Value:** £24,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Local area network, Local area network services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/enterprise-network-replacement-programme-further-competition-via-ccs-network-services-3-fr-ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/enterprise-network-replacement-programme-further-competition-via-ccs-network-services-3-fr-ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [service.ariba.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.ariba.com%2FSupplier.aw%2F109549047%2Faw%3Fawh%3Dr%26awssk%3DUy.bqbwd%26dard%3D1)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/enterprise-network-replacement-programme-further-competition-via-ccs-network-services-3-fr-ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d#participate

## Description
Deadline for tender submission: Wednesday 24th September at 12:00pm
This Prior Information Notice is being used as a call for competition under Regulation 48(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 
This procurement is being conducted as a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Network Services 3 Framework - Lot 2a (Local Connectivity Services). - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6116:2a/lot-suppliers 
Only suppliers appointed to Lot 2a of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework are eligible to participate.
Framework suppliers must access the competition documentation via the BWPC SAP Ariba platform.
1. Introduction to BWPC and How to Do Business
The Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) is a collaborative procurement organisation serving NHS Trusts across the region. BWPC supports strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with public sector regulations.
BWPC shall issue the Invitation to Further Competition via the SAP Ariba e-procurement platform, using the email addresses registered by suppliers on the CCS Network Services 3 Framework (Lot 2a). Eligible suppliers shall receive an automated invitation to participate in the competition, enabling access to the portal and initiation of the e-procurement process.
Please note: This opportunity is strictly limited to suppliers appointed to Lot 2a of the CCS Network Services 3 Framework. Suppliers not listed on the framework are not eligible to participate and should not submit enquiries regarding bidding.
Suppliers interested in doing business with BWPC must be registered on the SAP Ariba e-procurement platform, which facilitates secure and transparent tendering processes. Guidance on registration and access is available via the BWPC supplier portal: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium/supplier-sap-business-network 
2. UHBW's Digital Strategy and the Role of Network Replacement
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is committed to delivering a modern, digitally enabled healthcare environment. The Trust's Five-Year Digital Strategy outlines a vision for integrated, intelligent systems that empower clinicians and improve patient outcomes.
The Enterprise Network Replacement Programme is a foundational enabler of this strategy, ensuring resilient, secure, and high-performance connectivity across all UHBW sites. 
For more info, please review: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/assets/1/uhbw_five_year_digital_strategy_published.pdf 
3. Strategic Context - Bristol NHS Group
UHBW is part of the Bristol NHS Group, a collaborative initiative between local NHS organisations to deliver joined-up care across the region. The network replacement programme aligns with the Group's long-term goals and more information can be found: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/bristol-nhs-group 
4. Procurement Route and Eligibility
This procurement is being conducted as a Further Competit...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/enterprise-network-replacement-programme-further-competition-via-ccs-network-services-3-fr-ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 32410000, 72710000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £24,500,000
- **Description:** The Trust is seeking to procure a managed service for the replacement and ongoing maintenance of its enterprise network infrastructure. 
This service shall encompass the design, deployment, and lifecycle support of a resilient, secure, and scalable n...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F052371-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-29T10:27:11.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:55:29.238Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-058d5d