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Prisma Access - Palo Alto

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office has awarded a contract for the "Prisma Access - Palo Alto" project, part of a Strategic Secure Access Edge (SASE) solution. The project, with a total value of £1,149,574.30, will run for a five-year period from 30th June 2025 to 31st August 2030. The contract, focusing on networking software development services under the CPV code 72212210, was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process concluded with the award on 17th June 2025. This project aims to replace the existing proxy service, Skyhigh, before its renewal in September 2025, and it has broad geographic applicability, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in networking and security services, especially those with cloud integration capabilities. It highlights a particular growth opportunity for SMEs, given the suitability criteria. Organisations focused on delivering comprehensive cloud-based security solutions should find this contract particularly appealing. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their services internationally, as the project encompasses widespread delivery locations including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. Engaging with projects of this scale can also provide substantial industry visibility and experience in handling significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Prisma Access - Palo Alto

Notice Description

This is a Strategic Secure Access Edge (SASE) solution to integrate networking and security capabilities into a single cloud service. The solution will be required for a 5 year agreement. 1.5. Will be required to replace the existing proxy service (Skyhigh) that is due for renewal on 13/09/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0687fd60-28e2-409f-a2d9-2c128c8a309f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9b45a3-df38-46ae-aa2f-304fd50ad93f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72212210 - Networking software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,149,574 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,149,574 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Louise Jenkins
Contact Email
louise.jenkins@ipo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF ROAD
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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