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title: "Firewall Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Firewall Support

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf68889a-f97f-4795-8fbf-5861be73e345

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for "Firewall Support" to ensure robust site firewall protection. This procurement, under the industry category of office and computing machinery, focuses on essential equipment and supplies. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the process included a competitive procedure with negotiation, reflecting the selective procurement method. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 3rd July 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028, with the award process having been completed on 23rd March 2026. The total contract value is £707,881.39.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computing machinery and related equipment, particularly those with capabilities in firewall support. Large enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are recognised as suitable participants for such competitive tendering processes. The selective nature of this procurement method, designed above the threshold, favours companies equipped to handle complex negotiation scenarios, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence and expertise within the technology infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Support for site Firewalls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eabc74-06a1-4b9e-9639-cc587cfc4d06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £707,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £707,881 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## 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

- 21 Apr 2026 at 00:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eabc74-06a1-4b9e-9639-cc587cfc4d06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5eabc74-06a1-4b9e-9639-cc587cfc4d06
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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