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Palo Alto 5 Year - Perimeter Firewall Replacement & Remote Access

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed a procurement process for the replacement and remote access upgrade of perimeter firewalls, using a project titled "Palo Alto 5 Year - Perimeter Firewall Replacement & Remote Access". This procurement falls under the "Networking, Internet and intranet software package" industry category with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 48200000. The contracting process took place at the UK Health Security Agency, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2025. The procurement method followed a selective approach, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage is currently active, with the contract commencing on 24th October 2025 and extending until 23rd October 2030, with a total value of £2,321,455.46.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those able to supply complex software packages for network infrastructure. Given the large scale and specific technology requirements, it is most suitable for established businesses with expertise in firewall and remote access technologies. Moreover, firms capable of engaging in framework agreements can benefit significantly from this kind of procurement process. While the tender has been awarded to WAVENET LIMITED, understanding the nature and requirements of this contract could provide an edge for similar future tenders in the field.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto 5 Year - Perimeter Firewall Replacement & Remote Access

Notice Description

Palo Alto 5 Year - Perimeter Firewall Replacement & Remote Access

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ff3136a-ca67-44ea-b2c5-8852acdc2f59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a484435-627a-48a6-9e7e-938b24092ce3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,321,455 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,321,455 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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