---
title: "SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cf0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cf0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cf0

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, engaging in a security-related acquisition titled "SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is geographically situated in the South West region of the UK. The procurement stage has reached contract completion, with the contract being awarded on 26th February 2026 and effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted using a limited competitive method due to its below-threshold status.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in IT and cybersecurity. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly in enhancing digital security infrastructure, stand to gain from similar future prospects. SWITCHSHOP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hitchin, succeeded in securing the contract owing to its expertise and capacity. Other SMEs in the technology sector could emulate this success by demonstrating competence in delivering cost-effective and robust security solutions, thus positioning themselves as potential suppliers for similar government tenders.

## Notice

SWAST-5102-DDaT Firewall security for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031445-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,007 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031445-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wwww.switchshop.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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