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Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council completed the procurement process for the Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement, aimed at maintaining IT security compliance and simplifying technology infrastructure. The contracting process was conducted through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework, specifically Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services, utilising a selective procurement method. The awarded contract was finalised on 20th June 2025, with procurement covering IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, all delivered to Hampshire, England (postal code SO23 8UJ). The contract period starts on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2030, with a total value of £2,200,000.

This procurement marks a significant business opportunity, especially for businesses capable of providing similar IT services, consulting, and infrastructure support. The initiative not only consolidates technology but also reduces vendor sprawl and system complexity, offering a favourable environment for businesses with expertise in technologies like Palo Alto Firewalls. Given the selective procurement approach, this tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant technical prowess, opening avenues for growth and partnership with Hampshire County Council in future projects. Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale entity, has been selected as the supplier, showcasing the scope and scale of partnership opportunities available to capable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement

Notice Description

The current HCC Data Centre Core Firewalls reach end of life on 31/12/2025. The goal of this procurement was to deliver a cost effective & supportable core firewall platform for at least 5 years in line with the IT strategic network roadmap, and account for potential future options to support this firewall solution, if they are required at any point throughout the contract term. There are Palo Alto Firewalls already in use in the HCC Data Centre and Disaster Recovery site. Therefore, it was agreed that Palo Alto Firewalls should be procured to ensure integration with existing infrastructure and internal HCC technical experience Expected benefits are: * Maintain security compliance * Consolidates technology * Reduces vendor sprawl * Reduced system complexity * Reduced support overheads Additional information: This contract was called off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01fb44c4-0302-4bba-b776-dd1528e07689
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4ddedf-4537-41e5-b8d9-f91f80a2f7ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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