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Security Gateway Appliances

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Security Gateway Appliances," pertains to the health sector and is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 23rd December 2019. This public procurement project used an open procedure and pertains to the acquisition of goods, specifically the replacement of firewalls, with an awarded contract value of £675,000. The procurement was part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for technology hardware.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those specialising in hardware solutions such as firewalls and related appliances. Companies that can provide secure IT infrastructure and have the capability to fulfil large contracts could benefit from similar future opportunities, as the NHS seeks to enhance its security systems in line with evolving technological demands. Businesses with experience in public procurement processes and a track record of working with healthcare organisations may find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Security Gateway Appliances

Notice Description

Replacement of Security Gateway Appliances (Firewalls)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of Security Gateway Appliances (Firewalls). Further Competition from Crown Commercial Services Framework, RM3733 Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Technology Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609231
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC376078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20196 years 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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