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Network Access Control

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (FILTON, BRISTOL)

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Award

22 Mar 2026 at 06:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant in Filton, Bristol is managing a procurement process for a Network Access Control solution. The tender falls under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a location specified as Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been awarded on 16 February 2026. The contract period extends from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2031. The procurement method used is selective, specifically being a call-off from a framework agreement, and it is intended to provide centralised, policy-based network access control across various environments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and solutions, to enhance their growth by delivering advanced network security solutions. Given the support for SMEs in the tender suitability criteria, smaller enterprises are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in future contracts. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,646,075, has been successfully secured by VODAFONE LIMITED. This suggests that large-scale enterprises with expertise in network access solutions can excel in providing robust security and compliance services, especially those that align with the principles of zero trust security.

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Notice Title

Network Access Control

Notice Description

The solution provides centralised, policy-based network access control across wired, wireless, and VPN environments. It enables secure authentication, authorisation, and accounting of users and devices, integrating with directory services and security tooling. The solution supports zero trust principles by enforcing context-aware access policies and continuous compliance monitoring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79293a67-5f70-4f60-811e-13dd142d9163
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a81e4-a972-490e-9b5a-0a9125355b08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,646,075 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,646,075 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 Over 5 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (FILTON, BRISTOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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