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title: "Contract for the Provision of Cisco Firewall Upgrades and Network hardware for Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# Contract for the Provision of Cisco Firewall Upgrades and Network hardware for Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8953b09a-775d-4aca-923a-5754273662f1

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Cisco Firewall Upgrades and Network Hardware" for Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group. This tender was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products Framework, Lot 1. The contract, valued at £92,425.08, is set to commence on 29 March 2021 and will run until 28 March 2026, with the tender period closing on 12 March 2021. The delivery will take place in the South West region of England, focusing on the procurement category of goods within the database systems industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network hardware and cybersecurity solutions. As the NHS continues to upgrade its digital infrastructure, businesses equipped to provide innovative firewall technologies and IT support services would find a conducive environment to compete for future contracts. Potential competitors should consider leveraging their capabilities in delivering high-quality hardware solutions and emphasising their expertise in handling healthcare-related projects, which may help in securing similar contracts in the evolving public sector landscape.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for Cisco Firewall Upgrades and Network hardware to Specialist Computer Centres on behalf of Somerset CCG, via the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 Technology Products Framework Lot 1 Hardware, Software and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c22f840-79e9-4ce5-bb61-f56a8bb4a41f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,425 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 20:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c22f840-79e9-4ce5-bb61-f56a8bb4a41f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c22f840-79e9-4ce5-bb61-f56a8bb4a41f
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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