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Firewall Support

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 00:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for "Firewall Support" to ensure robust site firewall protection. This procurement, under the industry category of office and computing machinery, focuses on essential equipment and supplies. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the process included a competitive procedure with negotiation, reflecting the selective procurement method. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 3rd July 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with the award process having been completed on 23rd March 2026. The total contract value is £707,881.39.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computing machinery and related equipment, particularly those with capabilities in firewall support. Large enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are recognised as suitable participants for such competitive tendering processes. The selective nature of this procurement method, designed above the threshold, favours companies equipped to handle complex negotiation scenarios, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence and expertise within the technology infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Support

Notice Description

Support for site Firewalls

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf68889a-f97f-4795-8fbf-5861be73e345
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eabc74-06a1-4b9e-9639-cc587cfc4d06
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above 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
£707,881 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£707,881 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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