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title: "Firewall and Network Access Control"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# Firewall and Network Access Control

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca0f647-4bc8-4479-86b2-2089635e4e52

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## Summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a procurement process for the provision of firewalls and network access control, categorised under the security software package (CPV 48730000) and network equipment (CPV 32420000) industries. The procurement was aimed at acquiring goods and involved an award stage, with SWITCHSHOP LIMITED being selected as the supplier. The contract period starts on the 11th of March 2026 and ends on the 30th of September 2028. The delivery of items is scheduled for Brighton, United Kingdom (postal code BN2 3EW), reflecting the commitment to enhancing network security within the defined timeframe.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in the provision of security and network infrastructure solutions. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in delivering robust network equipment and security software could significantly benefit from the contract valued at £113,129.51. Businesses that can offer innovative and reliable solutions in firewall management and network access control could leverage the procurement method's flexibility to meet the strategic cybersecurity needs of public sector organisations like NHS trusts.

## Notice

Provision of Firewalls and Network Access Control

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8469e70e-da9f-4c7f-a364-b928197ac8e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,129 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,129 |
| 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 | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8469e70e-da9f-4c7f-a364-b928197ac8e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8469e70e-da9f-4c7f-a364-b928197ac8e0
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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