2029 - NECS - Cisco Firepower 2140 Support - VPN Firewalls

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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10 Jun 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit recently completed a procurement process for the provision of support services related to Cisco Firepower 2140 VPN firewall devices. This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The process utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, indicating limited competition. Key events in the procurement timeline include the signing of the contract on 11th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from this date until 10th May 2027. The tender was conducted on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The award was finalised with TET LTD as the supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those offering VPN firewall support, to engage in public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector can find this a conducive opportunity given the limited competition nature of the procurement. Engaging with such contracts can lead to significant business growth through partnerships with national health services, providing recurring revenue streams and enhancing sector credibility. Businesses with expertise in network security and support services are particularly well-suited to compete in and benefit from such tenders.

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Notice Title

2029 - NECS - Cisco Firepower 2140 Support - VPN Firewalls

Notice Description

Provision of support services relating to Cisco Firepower 2140 VPN firewall devices for NHS North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054720-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

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