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title: "10GBPS Management Internet Connections with Firewall Capacity"
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# 10GBPS Management Internet Connections with Firewall Capacity

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5dba236-3205-4b42-bbad-7f742567e3ea

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the project titled "10GBPS Management Internet Connections with Firewall Capacity," classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). This entails introducing 10Gbps internet connections at three main sites, supporting new data centres for management connections and backup internet access, including a firewall with full threat protection capabilities. The call-off from a framework agreement was used to selectively procure this service. The final award was made on 22nd January 2024, and the project will run from 22nd January 2025 to 11th March 2029, with a total contract value of £536,273.03. Key locations involved include Lincoln, United Kingdom (Postal Code: LN2 5QY).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-speed internet solutions, cybersecurity, and managed IT services, particularly those capable of delivering and maintaining robust firewall systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would have found this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, is a large-scale organisation, indicating the scale and complexity of the requirements. Businesses looking to grow in these technological fields would benefit from such opportunities, allowing them to showcase their expertise in delivering high-volume, secure internet connections with advanced threat protection.

## Notice

Requirement to introduce 10Gb internet connections at its 3 main sites to support new DC's for management connections & back-up internet access. In addition, this will include a firewall capable of 10Gbps throughput for full IPS/NGFW/SSL Inspection & threat Protection & relevant licensing & support to protect each 10Gbps circuit, all co-termed with the circuit provision. Total Technology Solutions (NOE.0552)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27bcafc-a125-4246-ae29-dc32ea45acb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 11 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £536,273 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,273 |
| 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 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27bcafc-a125-4246-ae29-dc32ea45acb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27bcafc-a125-4246-ae29-dc32ea45acb0
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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