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title: "4 x Palo Alto 5220 Firewalls"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-06-08"
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# 4 x Palo Alto 5220 Firewalls

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f5e780-4978-4224-bc0b-0866247575cf

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a tender process for the supply of four Palo Alto 5220 Firewalls, categorised under Software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement, initiated as a direct award, had an estimated value of £421,273.87 and concluded on 28 February 2021. The contract period is set from 12 March 2021 to 31 March 2024, with the award officially published on 8 June 2021. The location of the delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically at the buyer's address in Ashford, Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT solutions. Companies that have the capability to provide advanced firewall technologies and can meet the needs of healthcare institutions would be well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to providers with relevant expertise who can deliver high-quality digital workplace solutions to the NHS sector.

## Notice

Digital Workplace Solutions SBS / 19 / AB / WAB / 9411 - direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbf303b-52e1-47ab-90b6-7a2c55b7c50c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £421,273 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £421,273 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROACT IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbf303b-52e1-47ab-90b6-7a2c55b7c50c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cbf303b-52e1-47ab-90b6-7a2c55b7c50c
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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