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Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust involved the replacement of Palo Alto Firewall subscriptions and support. This was executed as a mini competition under an existing framework agreement, SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The project, focusing on network infrastructure, was awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd. The procurement took place in Ashford, United Kingdom, with the award being completed on 1st July 2025. The contract is set to span from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2030. This selective procurement method highlights a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a thorough pre-qualification process was used to select suitable suppliers. The procurement value stands at GBP 352,789.94.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in handling advanced firewall technologies such as Palo Alto devices. With the procurement method suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this can serve as a key growth opportunity for eligible businesses within these categories. Firms with a strong track record in providing IT support and necessary subscriptions alongside cutting-edge hardware replacements would be ideally positioned to benefit from such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support

Notice Description

C358234 Lot 1 -Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support. Replacement of end-of-life Palo Alto firewalls (specifically PA220 and PA820 models) with new hardware and associated subscriptions and support Additional information: This was a mini competition conducted under the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework, divided into two separate lots. Individual award notices have been issued for each lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f6d5034-dc3b-4ebf-a3c3-79202679920c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a70600-3d6b-46bb-8c62-66567cb73d34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,789 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,789 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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