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title: "Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions"
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# Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b4882a-70fe-4517-92f9-1a74969cb36f

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for "Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions", with the award officially made on 1st July 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of network infrastructure and was executed through a call-off from the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework. KHIPU Networks Ltd. has been selected as the supplier for this selective process, with the contract commencing on 30th July 2025 and concluding on 29th July 2027. The procurement activity took place in Ashford, UK, with the total contract value being £369,708.

This contract underlines significant opportunities for technology firms specialising in network security and infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of delivering advanced firewall technologies and associated services will find similar tenders to be promising growth avenues. The contract favours participation by SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises aiming to compete and expand within the public sector market. By engaging in such processes, companies can enhance their portfolios and establish robust relationships with public sector organisations like the NHS.

## Notice

C358234 Lot 2 SLA Data Centre Firewalls 4 x PA5220 Subscriptions. Additional information: This was a mini competition conducted under the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework, divided into two separate lots. Individual award notices have been issued for each lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9ee417-74c0-4a3f-9c59-cb3659ddec6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £369,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £369,708 |
| 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9ee417-74c0-4a3f-9c59-cb3659ddec6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9ee417-74c0-4a3f-9c59-cb3659ddec6d
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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