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Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme" was conducted by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, located at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the data security software package industry category, with a specific focus on goods. The process concluded in the award stage with the contract being signed on 5th December 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited procedure, namely an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract value amounted to £1,044,420, focusing on modernisation and standardisation of firewall infrastructure, with the project located in UKJ3 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and data protection, particularly those experienced in modernising IT infrastructure for large organisations. Companies with expertise in hardware firewall lifecycle management, virtualised platforms, and software related to remote radiology services would find this tender highly relevant. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, successfully capitalised on this opportunity, highlighting the potential for large firms with strategic capabilities in ICT solutions to thrive in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme

Notice Description

Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. The key features are: *Hardware Firewall Lifecycle and Upgrade & Virtualised Platform Lifecycle *OneEPR and EDRMS Firewall *Modernisation & Standardisation *Extending Remote Radiology Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. The key features are: *Hardware Firewall Lifecycle and Upgrade & Virtualised Platform Lifecycle *OneEPR and EDRMS Firewall *Modernisation & Standardisation *Extending Remote Radiology Service

Procurement Information

This is a direct award call-off through the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004331-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,044,420 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.white100@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM
Postcode
PO6 3LY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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