---
title: "2029 - NECS - Cisco Firepower 2140 Support - VPN Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1c6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# 2029 - NECS - Cisco Firepower 2140 Support - VPN Firewalls

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1c6

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit recently completed a procurement process for the provision of support services related to Cisco Firepower 2140 VPN firewall devices. This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is located in Durham, United Kingdom. The process utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, indicating limited competition. Key events in the procurement timeline include the signing of the contract on 11th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from this date until 10th May 2027. The tender was conducted on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. The award was finalised with TET LTD as the supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those offering VPN firewall support, to engage in public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector can find this a conducive opportunity given the limited competition nature of the procurement. Engaging with such contracts can lead to significant business growth through partnerships with national health services, providing recurring revenue streams and enhancing sector credibility. Businesses with expertise in network security and support services are particularly well-suited to compete in and benefit from such tenders.

## Notice

Provision of support services relating to Cisco Firepower 2140 VPN firewall devices for NHS North of England Commissioning Support (NECS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054720-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,293 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054720-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054720-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tet.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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