Perimeter Firewall Replacement

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:26

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05 Apr 2024 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Messaging Services," focused on acquiring short message service (SMS) solutions. This contract falls under the network equipment industry category and is stationed in King's Lynn, England, with a postal code of PE30 4ET. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the tender stage has reached completion. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, reflecting an award status of active as of 28th March 2024. The procurement budget was set at £163,738.89, and BT Business Direct has been designated as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity, delivered by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in SMS services. Larger enterprises, particularly those with expertise in network solutions and service provisioning, stand a favourable chance to benefit from contracts like this. While the tender was executed through a direct and streamlined process, it underscores the demand for specialised communication services within the NHS framework, offering an avenue for well-equipped large-scale organisations to engage in enduring service partnerships.

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Notice Title

Perimeter Firewall Replacement

Notice Description

Provision of Palo Alto Firewall Hardware, software and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58c63e12-4e37-4746-8ff6-012551f4d157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8152a1-3a1b-46e5-a08e-87cb13247007
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,738 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,738 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT BUSINESS DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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