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Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed its procurement for the "Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement" project, operating under the hardware industry category. This contract focuses on hardware and software licenses and was awarded through the KCS Framework Hardware. The procurement method employed was a direct award, resulting in Bytes Software Services Limited securing the contract. The contract aims to enhance the technological infrastructure across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was achieved on 8th August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by the end of August 2028, providing the possibility of a two-year extension. The total current contract value stands at £45,572.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale IT services or hardware solutions, particularly in network security and infrastructure enhancement. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurements, given the suitability provisions. The direct award process might be advantageous for businesses capable of aligning with existing framework agreements and can provide immediate solutions without requiring competitive tendering processes. With a wide delivery scope, companies interested in expanding their market presence internationally could benefit from participating in opportunities like this.

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Notice Title

Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement

Notice Description

This is for hardware and software licenses for Firewall & SD-WAN replacement. The contract was awarded via the KCS Framework Hardware including, New, Remanufactured and Refurbished, Disposal and Associated Services". The contract has an option to extend for 2 Years (1+1). The total value of the extensions is PS23,345.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a564cfe-1907-4b25-a2a8-1ef6ac2ed1d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f28efb4-2512-4541-a135-78751f2b364c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,572 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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