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Firewalls

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 22:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for firewall hardware has been finalised by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract, classified under office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, falls within the goods category. The procurement took place through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, with Softcat plc being awarded the contract valued at £180,462.68. The contract spans from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2031, with delivery expected in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 30 March 2026, and the award notice was published on 20 April 2026. Notably, the process involved a limited procurement method and has reached the award stage.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, who can provide robust firewall solutions. Large-scale companies with the capability to supply high-value contracts efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Although this tender did not specifically suit small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, it reflects an ongoing demand in the public sector for advanced security hardware. Engaging in similar competitive quotations below the threshold can position businesses for substantial growth within the healthcare industry, particularly in collaboration with NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewalls

Notice Description

Firewall Hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fc862d3-fc76-4842-8c59-3063a89bb2cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a847e94-5eb2-4597-943a-2bb7e8395456
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£494,508 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,462 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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