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P0374 Fortinet Azure Firewalls

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a project titled "P0374 Fortinet Azure Firewalls" was conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff. This contract pertains to the services industry category, specifically around software support services, with the goal of maintaining cybersecurity for the Hywel Dda University Health Board's Azure systems. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 31st July 2025. Switchshop Ltd, based in Hitchin, has been awarded the contract valued at GBP 59,901.20.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily for firms specialising in virtual appliance software and cybersecurity solutions. Companies like Switchshop Ltd that have experience in providing Fortinet Virtual Azure firewalls and similar cybersecurity services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method, focused on enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, invites competitors capable of delivering advanced technical support and software services, contributing to the enhancement of digital security frameworks within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

P0374 Fortinet Azure Firewalls

Notice Description

Fortinet Virtual Azure firewalls are required to maintain Cyber Security protection of Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Azure landing zone.HDUHB have awarded a contract for Fortinet FortiGate VM04 - FortiGate-VM virtual appliance designed for all supported platforms - 1 x vCPU cores and unlimited RAM. No VDOM by default.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154524
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,901 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

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