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title: "Perimeter Firewall Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58c63e12-4e37-4746-8ff6-012551f4d157"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Perimeter Firewall Replacement

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58c63e12-4e37-4746-8ff6-012551f4d157

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Messaging Services," focused on acquiring short message service (SMS) solutions. This contract falls under the network equipment industry category and is stationed in King's Lynn, England, with a postal code of PE30 4ET. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the tender stage has reached completion. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027, reflecting an award status of active as of 28th March 2024. The procurement budget was set at £163,738.89, and BT Business Direct has been designated as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity, delivered by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in SMS services. Larger enterprises, particularly those with expertise in network solutions and service provisioning, stand a favourable chance to benefit from contracts like this. While the tender was executed through a direct and streamlined process, it underscores the demand for specialised communication services within the NHS framework, offering an avenue for well-equipped large-scale organisations to engage in enduring service partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Palo Alto Firewall Hardware, software and associated services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8152a1-3a1b-46e5-a08e-87cb13247007 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,738 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,738 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT BUSINESS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8152a1-3a1b-46e5-a08e-87cb13247007
- 5 Apr 2024 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8152a1-3a1b-46e5-a08e-87cb13247007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8152a1-3a1b-46e5-a08e-87cb13247007
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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