---
title: "Provision of a Firewall License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-155000"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155000.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-08-26"
---

# Provision of a Firewall License Renewal

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-155000

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement titled "Provision of a Firewall License Renewal" in the Health industry category. This contract, dated 26th August 2025, pertains to the provision of licences for Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to enhance security for Velindre University NHS Trust's digital operations. Located in Cardiff, the procurement process was executed through a direct award method without a prior call for competition, making use of the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract was awarded on 24th July 2025 with an active status and is valued at £34,727.43. The procurement process primarily focused on services and adhered to competitive market rates aligned with public sector expectations.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those experienced in firewall license provisions. Companies capable of delivering robust digital protection frameworks and possessing prior engagement experience with NHS procurement procedures and frameworks are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Engaging with such contracts can promote business growth through establishing collaborations with public health organisations and leveraging framework agreements for future tenders across the UK healthcare sector.

## Notice

The 4-year provision of licenses for the Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to provide security for the Velindre University NHS Trust digital estate

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement Services received quotations through the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework to confirm that pricing reflected competitive market rates in line with framework agreements. These rates have been established through prior market engagement and procurement exercises conducted by NHS SBS, offering assurance that the pricing structure remains aligned with wider public sector expectations and procurement best practices.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via Direct award to Switchshop Limited via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. Framework Agreement Reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155000 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 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 | £34,727 |

## 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 | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155000

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG539028
  Provision of a Firewall License Renewal - The 4-year provision of licenses for the Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to provide security for the Velindre University NHS Trust digital estate

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-155000

## Provenance

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