---
title: "Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme" was conducted by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, located at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the data security software package industry category, with a specific focus on goods. The process concluded in the award stage with the contract being signed on 5th December 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited procedure, namely an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract value amounted to £1,044,420, focusing on modernisation and standardisation of firewall infrastructure, with the project located in UKJ3 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and data protection, particularly those experienced in modernising IT infrastructure for large organisations. Companies with expertise in hardware firewall lifecycle management, virtualised platforms, and software related to remote radiology services would find this tender highly relevant. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Sheffield, successfully capitalised on this opportunity, highlighting the potential for large firms with strategic capabilities in ICT solutions to thrive in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. The key features are: *Hardware Firewall Lifecycle and Upgrade & Virtualised Platform Lifecycle *OneEPR and EDRMS Firewall *Modernisation & Standardisation *Extending Remote Radiology Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Edge Cyber Firewall and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme. The key features are: *Hardware Firewall Lifecycle and Upgrade & Virtualised Platform Lifecycle *OneEPR and EDRMS Firewall *Modernisation & Standardisation *Extending Remote Radiology Service

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award call-off through the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004331-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,044,420 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COSHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO6 3LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Cosham |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004331-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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