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title: "Network Access Control"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (FILTON, BRISTOL)"
published: "2026-03-22"
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# Network Access Control

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (FILTON, BRISTOL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79293a67-5f70-4f60-811e-13dd142d9163

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant in Filton, Bristol is managing a procurement process for a Network Access Control solution. The tender falls under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a location specified as Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been awarded on 16 February 2026. The contract period extends from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2031. The procurement method used is selective, specifically being a call-off from a framework agreement, and it is intended to provide centralised, policy-based network access control across various environments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and solutions, to enhance their growth by delivering advanced network security solutions. Given the support for SMEs in the tender suitability criteria, smaller enterprises are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in future contracts. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £1,646,075, has been successfully secured by VODAFONE LIMITED. This suggests that large-scale enterprises with expertise in network access solutions can excel in providing robust security and compliance services, especially those that align with the principles of zero trust security.

## Notice

The solution provides centralised, policy-based network access control across wired, wireless, and VPN environments. It enables secure authentication, authorisation, and accounting of users and devices, integrating with directory services and security tooling. The solution supports zero trust principles by enforcing context-aware access policies and continuous compliance monitoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a81e4-a972-490e-9b5a-0a9125355b08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,646,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,646,075 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (FILTON, BRISTOL) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2026 at 06:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a81e4-a972-490e-9b5a-0a9125355b08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a81e4-a972-490e-9b5a-0a9125355b08
  22nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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