Award

Firewall Hardware Refresh

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Firewall Hardware Refresh" contract was led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of West Yorkshire Police. The contract, within the software package and information systems industry category, involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded, marking the completion of this procurement stage, with Softcat Plc as the supplier. The project will take place in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2029. The contract value amounts to £1,499,136.19, highlighting a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure security needs.

This tender provides ample opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software systems, especially those capable of fulfilling contracts under framework agreements. The successful award demonstrates that SMEs can effectively compete in selective procurement processes. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector's security domain can leverage such opportunities to establish long-term client relationships and gain industry recognition. Given the project's focus on firewall hardware and software refresh, companies with expertise in cybersecurity solutions would find themselves particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, aligning with public sector requirements for robust digital security infrastructure.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Firewall Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for a Firewall Hardware and Software Refresh. The contract has been awarded via a Mini-Comp through the 2821-2022 Hardware Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc2afe2-f0f9-482e-a5b6-519121463fad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b494fa6d-0c1b-4b36-8fa9-21f108edeb69
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,499,136 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,499,136 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0fc2afe2-f0f9-482e-a5b6-519121463fad-2025-09-30T18:21:30+01:00",
    "date": "2025-09-30T18:21:30+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-0fc2afe2-f0f9-482e-a5b6-519121463fad",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "149-IT-25",
        "title": "Firewall Hardware Refresh",
        "description": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a contract on behalf of West Yorkshire Police for a Firewall Hardware and Software Refresh. The contract has been awarded via a Mini-Comp through the 2821-2022 Hardware Framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1499136.19,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-15T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
            "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House",
                "locality": "LEEDS",
                "postalCode": "LS12DE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Gareth Newton",
                "email": "Gareth.Newton2@westyorkshire.police.uk",
                "telephone": "07891257876"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02174990",
            "name": "Softcat Plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Softcat Plc",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02174990"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, SL7 1LW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
        "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0fc2afe2-f0f9-482e-a5b6-519121463fad-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-09-30T18:21:30+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1499136.19,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02174990",
                    "name": "Softcat Plc"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b494fa6d-0c1b-4b36-8fa9-21f108edeb69",
                    "datePublished": "2025-09-30T18:21:30+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}