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Network Firewall Appliances

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process concluded with the award phase for the supply of network firewall appliances under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS10510. The purchasing organisation is the London Ambulance Service, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £197,643.96, covers delivery to London (postcode SE1 8SD) from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement categorised under the industry code for network equipment. The tender process was initiated earlier with an endpoint on 6 February 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in network equipment and ICT solutions. Although the contract was awarded to SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, an SME, other similar businesses can benefit from understanding the procurement trends and requirements in this category. Companies adept at providing innovative cybersecurity solutions and technical support could find engaging with similar frameworks advantageous for competitive bids in future opportunities, especially those focused on long-term government service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Firewall Appliances

Notice Description

Framework call-off for network firewall appliances with threat protection & support. Awarded under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework SBS10510 framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-659299ed-e830-4fd5-ae88-5f2494f682f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56eca68-32a2-4540-bb5f-d31c02e51b99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,643 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,643 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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