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title: "Firewalls"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Firewalls

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc862d3-fc76-4842-8c59-3063a89bb2cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for firewall hardware has been finalised by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract, classified under office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, falls within the goods category. The procurement took place through a competitive quotation method below the threshold, with Softcat plc being awarded the contract valued at £180,462.68. The contract spans from 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2031, with delivery expected in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 30 March 2026, and the award notice was published on 20 April 2026. Notably, the process involved a limited procurement method and has reached the award stage.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, who can provide robust firewall solutions. Large-scale companies with the capability to supply high-value contracts efficiently would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Although this tender did not specifically suit small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, it reflects an ongoing demand in the public sector for advanced security hardware. Engaging in similar competitive quotations below the threshold can position businesses for substantial growth within the healthcare industry, particularly in collaboration with NHS Trusts.

## Notice

Firewall Hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a847e94-5eb2-4597-943a-2bb7e8395456 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £494,508 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,462 |
| 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 | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 22:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a847e94-5eb2-4597-943a-2bb7e8395456

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a847e94-5eb2-4597-943a-2bb7e8395456
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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