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GB-Sheffield: Cisco Firewall

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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17 Mar 2026 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the British Business Bank PLC, involved the acquisition of Cisco Firewall hardware and licensing under the title "GB-Sheffield: Cisco Firewall." This procurement is classified under the hardware industry category and was carried out using the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd February 2026, and the contract period running from 2nd to 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounted to £87,342.12. The process has reached the award stage, with CDW Limited being the selected supplier. The delivery location for this procurement is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software solutions, particularly those adept in network infrastructure and security products. Though targeted towards larger enterprises, given its suitability criteria, the contract allows businesses to engage with government-backed organisations, potentially strengthening their portfolio in public sector contracts. Companies in the UK that have expertise in supplying and maintaining complex hardware systems would find this tender conducive to business growth, leveraging the established framework to enhance their market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Cisco Firewall

Notice Description

Cisco Firewall hardware and license British Business Bank (BBB) utilised the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-026fe86b-d0d3-4c55-87aa-403163a6117b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d418b378-7b8a-49ba-bfe4-1fc195fb4748
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,342 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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