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CISCO BREAK/FIX AND LICENSING SUPPORT

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Buyer Address: woodland House, Cardiff, UK, CF14 4, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 2921501500

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
162509.78 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 14:22
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72268000 - Software supply services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
WHITESPIDER ENTERPRISE SERVICES LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of Cisco Break/Fix support services, including next-business-day hardware replacement, Cisco DNA and software licence renewals, and ongoing managed network support to maintain the AWMGS Cisco infrastructure at the Cardiff Integrated Genomics Centre.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This agreement provides break/fix hardware support and Cisco software licensing renewals (including DNA subscriptions) for the All Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS) network at the Cardiff Integrated Genomics Centre. It ensures continued maintenance of the Cisco infrastructure supporting critical genomic services, including next-business-day hardware replacement, proactive monitoring, licence tracking, and centralised management to maintain a resilient, secure, and compliant network environment.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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