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Datacentre Firewalls

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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06 Jan 2026 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for "Datacentre Firewalls", awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement, under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 framework, falls under the IT services category and involves the delivery in England. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period that ended on 3rd December 2025. The contract spans from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2027 with an awarded value of £12,369.94 GBP. The process has moved to the award stage as of 6th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. Companies well-suited to compete in such procurements are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage framework agreements to offer competitive solutions. This procurement activity represents a significant opportunity for expansion within the UK market, given its strategic focus on enhancing IT infrastructure for public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Datacentre Firewalls

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for 1936 Datacentre Firewalls to Specialist Computer Centres. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products 2 RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 3 Software Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5720b06e-7358-4c5c-a563-71fbe1b06085
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9b9c5d-32ea-44f6-b2fe-11864bde33f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,369 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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