University Hospitals Birmingham Data Cabling and Passive Infrastructure Services

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier for solicitation C482550 to provide comprehensive maintenance, support, supply, break/fix, and relocation services for its IT and Estates passive cabling infrastructure. The scope of work includes copper, fibre, and telephony cabling, as well as associated communications cabinets. Bidders must demonstrate specific expertise in both traditional passive infrastructure networks and Passive Optical LAN (POLAN) environments. The contract will be performed in Birmingham, with an estimated initial term from January 9, 2027, to January 8, 2032, and a possible two-year extension reaching January 8, 2034. The total estimated value of the contract is 8,750,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 10,500,000 GBP including VAT. The award will be based on a weighted evaluation of technical written submissions, commercial factors, and social values, with technical and commercial components carrying the highest weight. This procurement is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). All bids must be submitted in English via the Atamis Health Family portal by the deadline of November 10, 2026, at 5:00pm, with an enquiry deadline of November 2, 2026. The primary point of contact for this requirement is matthew.blower@uhb.nhs.uk.