FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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24 Jun 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, pertains to the "FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)" contract. This procurement is categorised under "Software package and information systems" within the goods industry, focusing on Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's network infrastructure. The tender reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 23rd June 2026. This initiative supports critical cybersecurity and connectivity functions essential for maintaining service continuity within NHS operations in the region UKL22. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework, compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents business expansion opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software solutions and cybersecurity services. Companies such as BOXXE LIMITED, an SME that won the contract, are well-placed to leverage such tenders to strengthen their market presence by supporting crucial health infrastructure with their expertise. The direct award process indicates a need for highly specialised services where traditional tendering might not suffice, presenting an opportunity for niche market participants to showcase their capabilities and secure long-term agreements critical for business growth.

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Notice Title

FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)

Notice Description

Fortinet licensing supporting PET network infrastructure, including firewall, security and connectivity services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract relates to the direct award of a five-year agreement for the renewal of Fortinet licensing supporting the PET network infrastructure within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The licensing underpins critical cyber security and connectivity functions, including firewall protection, network segmentation, threat management, and secure inter-organisational data exchange. The procurement ensures the continued operation, support, and resilience of the PET service network, including access to vendor updates, security patches, and technical support. The requirement is business-critical to maintain service continuity, safeguard information governance standards, and enable the secure transfer of clinical and operational data between partner organisations. The contract was awarded via a compliant direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via a direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework (NOEI.0552.0), which was established in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Directive 2014/24/EU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059188-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,348 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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