Scope
Reference
BWPCIT001745
Description
This procurement is to replace the whole Network infrastructure across all sites within the UHBW Trust over a two-year period to align with NBT's Network Infrastructure and their incumbent supplier; BLOCK. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, during which it will bring in line NBT's BLOCK contract to a joint end date, and includes responsibility for the ongoing management, support and maintenance of the Network for the contract life.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 29 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72700000 - Computer network services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
BLOCK SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 05461477
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDLY-1846-LDTQ
14a - 14b Shepherdess Walk
London
N1 7LB
United Kingdom
Email: bidmanagement@block.co.uk
Website: http://www.block.co.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBM-6973-YNDX
Trust Headquarters, Marlborough St,
Bristol
BS1 3NU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government