Awarded without open competition
Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.
Key facts
- Buyer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · Regional or local authority
- Supplier
- Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd SME
- Value
- £15,009.28
- Procedure
- Competitive quotation (below threshold)
- Sector
- Telecoms equipment · Network equipment (CPV 32420000)
- Region
- East of England
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 May 2026
- Published5 Jun 2026Published 24 days after the contract date
Description
The purchase consists of two high-performance 48-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches capable of delivering up to 90W per port, supported by four 1200W power supply modules and associated power cables. It also includes two 10Gbps direct-attach cables for high-speed interconnection and two indoor WiFi 7 tri-radio access points to provide advanced wireless coverage within theatre environments. The solution is supplied with ongoing support and platform licensing The solution is supplied with ongoing support and platform licensing
About the supplier
Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02804354).