---
title: "Proxy Server"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146189"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146189.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-11-20"
---

# Proxy Server

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146189

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, successfully completed a tender process for a proxy server solution on 20th November 2024. The procurement falls under the health industry category and is specifically aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity and internet traffic control for Cardiff and Vale Health Board (CAVUHB) in Cardiff, UK. This project was conducted using a restricted procedure, classified as a service contract. The awarded contract is valued at £250,000 and was signed on the same day, with Trustco plc identified as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and IT infrastructure sectors. The project outlines critical needs such as improving security, managing internet traffic, and protecting against cyber threats, making it particularly suitable for companies specializing in these areas. Given the requirements, large IT service providers with proven cybersecurity solutions and experience in managing complex IT infrastructures would be well-equipped to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale Health Board (CAVUHB) are looking for a proxy server solution. A proxy server is a system that provides a gateway between the CAVUHB and the internet and controls all internet traffic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this gateway is to: a) Improve security b) Secure employees' internet activity c) Balance internet traffic to prevent crashes d) Control the websites employees and staff access in the office e) Save bandwidth by caching files or compressing incoming traffic The proxy server is an essential layer of security which protects the Health Board against common cyber security threats such as malware as it prevents Health Board staff from accessing banned/malicious sites. Without a proxy server, network traffic is open to significant Cyber Security risks.

Options: The Health Board may wish to purchase additional professional days as and when required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146189 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TRUSTCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146189

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494632
  Proxy Server - Cardiff and Vale Health Board (CAVUHB) are looking for a proxy server solution. A proxy server is a system that provides a gateway between the CAVUHB and the internet and controls all internet traffic.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146189

## Provenance

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