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Provision of a Firewall License Renewal

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

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26 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement titled "Provision of a Firewall License Renewal" in the Health industry category. This contract, dated 26th August 2025, pertains to the provision of licences for Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to enhance security for Velindre University NHS Trust's digital operations. Located in Cardiff, the procurement process was executed through a direct award method without a prior call for competition, making use of the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2025 with an active status and is valued at £34,727.43. The procurement process primarily focused on services and adhered to competitive market rates aligned with public sector expectations.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those experienced in firewall license provisions. Companies capable of delivering robust digital protection frameworks and possessing prior engagement experience with NHS procurement procedures and frameworks are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Engaging with such contracts can promote business growth through establishing collaborations with public health organisations and leveraging framework agreements for future tenders across the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Firewall License Renewal

Notice Description

The 4-year provision of licenses for the Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to provide security for the Velindre University NHS Trust digital estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement Services received quotations through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework to confirm that pricing reflected competitive market rates in line with framework agreements. These rates have been established through prior market engagement and procurement exercises conducted by NHS SBS, offering assurance that the pricing structure remains aligned with wider public sector expectations and procurement best practices.

Procurement Information

Direct award via Direct award to Switchshop Limited via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155000
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,727 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500657

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

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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