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title: "FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9a"
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published: "2026-06-24"
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# FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, pertains to the "FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)" contract. This procurement is categorised under "Software package and information systems" within the goods industry, focusing on Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's network infrastructure. The tender reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 23rd June 2026. This initiative supports critical cybersecurity and connectivity functions essential for maintaining service continuity within NHS operations in the region UKL22. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework, compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents business expansion opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software solutions and cybersecurity services. Companies such as BOXXE LIMITED, an SME that won the contract, are well-placed to leverage such tenders to strengthen their market presence by supporting crucial health infrastructure with their expertise. The direct award process indicates a need for highly specialised services where traditional tendering might not suffice, presenting an opportunity for niche market participants to showcase their capabilities and secure long-term agreements critical for business growth.

## Notice

Fortinet licensing supporting PET network infrastructure, including firewall, security and connectivity services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract relates to the direct award of a five-year agreement for the renewal of Fortinet licensing supporting the PET network infrastructure within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The licensing underpins critical cyber security and connectivity functions, including firewall protection, network segmentation, threat management, and secure inter-organisational data exchange. The procurement ensures the continued operation, support, and resilience of the PET service network, including access to vendor updates, security patches, and technical support. The requirement is business-critical to maintain service continuity, safeguard information governance standards, and enable the secure transfer of clinical and operational data between partner organisations. The contract was awarded via a compliant direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via a direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework (NOEI.0552.0), which was established in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Directive 2014/24/EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059188-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,348 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059188-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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