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Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for "Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions", with the award officially made on 1st July 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of network infrastructure and was executed through a call-off from the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework. KHIPU Networks Ltd. has been selected as the supplier for this selective process, with the contract commencing on 30th July 2025 and concluding on 29th July 2027. The procurement activity took place in Ashford, UK, with the total contract value being £369,708.

This contract underlines significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in network security and infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of delivering advanced firewall technologies and associated services will find similar tenders to be promising growth avenues. The contract favours participation by SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises aiming to compete and expand within the public sector market. By engaging in such processes, companies can enhance their portfolios and establish robust relationships with public sector organisations like the NHS.

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Notice Title

Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions

Notice Description

C358234 Lot 2 SLA Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions. Additional information: This was a mini competition conducted under the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework, divided into two separate lots. Individual award notices have been issued for each lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3b4882a-70fe-4517-92f9-1a74969cb36f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9ee417-74c0-4a3f-9c59-cb3659ddec6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,708 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£369,708 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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