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title: "N3/HSCN Facing Firewalls"
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# N3/HSCN Facing Firewalls

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad340d5-7f1f-45df-95a6-43cfa4d363e9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "N3/HSCN Facing Firewalls" was initiated by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the category of goods within the industry of networking software. This tender process, classified under CPV code 48210000, was conducted through a selective procurement method with the contract being awarded to Vodafone Business Solutions Limited. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 June 2019, with the contract commencing on 14 June 2019 and concluding on 13 June 2024. The delivery location is in the North East of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is approximately £115,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the networking and IT solutions sector, particularly those with expertise in firewall technologies and telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract suitable for participation, especially those capable of delivering services under a framework agreement. Engaging in such procurement processes not only opens avenues for new contracts but can also enhance the visibility and reputation of participating businesses within the public sector.

## Notice

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation utilised Crown Commercial Services Framework RM1045 and direct awarded to Vodafone under lot 2 for moving from N3 to HSCN facing firewalls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f86356b-b898-4e00-b0eb-a4903981ac79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f86356b-b898-4e00-b0eb-a4903981ac79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f86356b-b898-4e00-b0eb-a4903981ac79
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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