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title: "Maintenance of Firewalls"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-10-27"
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# Maintenance of Firewalls

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ced6506-46b1-45fe-a1bf-b4948a64d436

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## Summary

The Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the maintenance of firewalls, valued at £158,529.75 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from October 24, 2023, to August 31, 2028, with the tender period closing on October 6, 2023. The contract was awarded to CAE Technology Services, and the awarded contract notice can be found on Contracts Finder.

This opportunity for businesses involves providing Palo Alto firewall software and hardware support services to the healthcare industry. Companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and repair of computer equipment, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The location of the contract is in Chester, England, catering to businesses operating in or willing to provide services in that area. By successfully participating in this tender, businesses can establish a long-term partnership with the Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and expand their presence in the healthcare technology services sector.

## Notice

Palo Alto firewall software and hardware support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e076480-189e-476f-9f81-302114702b44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,529 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e076480-189e-476f-9f81-302114702b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e076480-189e-476f-9f81-302114702b44
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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