---
title: "Security Gateway Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609231"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609231.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-12-30"
---

# Security Gateway Appliances

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609231

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Security Gateway Appliances," pertains to the health sector and is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 23rd December 2019. This public procurement project used an open procedure and pertains to the acquisition of goods, specifically the replacement of firewalls, with an awarded contract value of £675,000. The procurement was part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for technology hardware.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those specialising in hardware solutions such as firewalls and related appliances. Companies that can provide secure IT infrastructure and have the capability to fulfil large contracts could benefit from similar future opportunities, as the NHS seeks to enhance its security systems in line with evolving technological demands. Businesses with experience in public procurement processes and a track record of working with healthcare organisations may find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Replacement of Security Gateway Appliances (Firewalls)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of Security Gateway Appliances (Firewalls). Further Competition from Crown Commercial Services Framework, RM3733 Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Technology Hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC376078 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £675,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC376078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC376078
  Security Gateway Appliances - Replacement of Security Gateway Appliances (Firewalls)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609231

## Provenance

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