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title: "Watchguard Firebox Technology"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4670fc4-5703-4c74-85e0-76a500d38817"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-02"
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# Watchguard Firebox Technology

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4670fc4-5703-4c74-85e0-76a500d38817

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## Summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for network security services titled "Watchguard Firebox Technology". This project falls within the IT services industry category, specifically under consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 23 May 2024 and effective until 24 May 2027. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The services are to be delivered within England, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £32,215.95.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for firms specialising in network security technologies and IT service provision. Although the contract has been awarded to Redway Networks Ltd, businesses in the IT security sector can gain insights into procurement trends and requirements moved by NHS trusts, thereby positioning themselves competitively for future tenders. This contract exemplifies the type of targeted, high-value opportunities that can significantly bolster a business's portfolio within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Trust has been using the Watchguard firebox technology for its network security and firewall solution that safeguards the Trust's computer networks from external threats such as malware and ransomware through secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication and network intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a561b24-3bfe-41c7-8aeb-6cec2e90deec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2024 - 24 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,215 |
| 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 | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDWAY NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a561b24-3bfe-41c7-8aeb-6cec2e90deec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a561b24-3bfe-41c7-8aeb-6cec2e90deec
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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