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title: "Datacentre Firewalls"
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# Datacentre Firewalls

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5720b06e-7358-4c5c-a563-71fbe1b06085

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for "Datacentre Firewalls", awarding the contract to Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement, under the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products 2 framework, falls under the IT services category and involves the delivery in England. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period that ended on 3rd December 2025. The contract spans from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2027 with an awarded value of £12,369.94 GBP. The process has moved to the award stage as of 6th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. Companies well-suited to compete in such procurements are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage framework agreements to offer competitive solutions. This procurement activity represents a significant opportunity for expansion within the UK market, given its strategic focus on enhancing IT infrastructure for public health services.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for 1936 Datacentre Firewalls to Specialist Computer Centres. This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products 2 RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 3 Software Additional information: NOTE: To register your interest in any future opportunities and obtain any additional information please visit the SCW E-Procurement Web Site at the link provided. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9b9c5d-32ea-44f6-b2fe-11864bde33f3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,369 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9b9c5d-32ea-44f6-b2fe-11864bde33f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9b9c5d-32ea-44f6-b2fe-11864bde33f3
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e080a466-23b1-4002-8ee6-d5613fc32cbf

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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