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Firewall and Network Access Control

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the provision of firewalls and network access control, categorised under the security software package (CPV 48730000) and network equipment (CPV 32420000) industries. The procurement was aimed at acquiring goods and involved an award stage, with SWITCHSHOP LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The contract period starts on the 11th of March 2026 and ends on the 30th of September 2028. The delivery of items is scheduled for Brighton, United Kingdom (postal code BN2 3EW), reflecting the commitment to enhancing network security within the defined timeframe.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in the provision of security and network infrastructure solutions. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in delivering robust network equipment and security software could significantly benefit from the contract valued at £113,129.51. Businesses that can offer innovative and reliable solutions in firewall management and network access control could leverage the procurement method's flexibility to meet the strategic cybersecurity needs of public sector organisations like NHS trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall and Network Access Control

Notice Description

Provision of Firewalls and Network Access Control

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ca0f647-4bc8-4479-86b2-2089635e4e52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8469e70e-da9f-4c7f-a364-b928197ac8e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,129 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,129 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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