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UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed an award in the procurement process for the replacement of Palo Alto firewall hardware. The contract titled "UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement" falls under the Network infrastructure industry category, and it includes six months of support for existing hardware along with a refresh of equipment. The procurement is conducted through a direct single tender action due to its classification as below threshold. The contract period extends from 14 March 2026 to 14 March 2031, with the award date confirmed on 2 March 2026. The procurement location corresponds to postal code NN1 1ED in Northampton, England, providing services valued at £266,017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services to engage with public sector projects by offering support and refreshment of critical IT equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly lucrative due to the procurement method's suitability assessment, which highlights SMEs. Companies proficient in IT security solutions, hardware procurement, and maintenance services are encouraged to compete for such opportunities to expand their portfolios and build relationships with reputable public organisations like West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Title

UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement

Notice Description

6 month support for existing Palo Alto hardware from 14/03/26 - 03/10/26 Palo Alto PA-3420 firewall hardware refresh for 60 month term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-273dfab3-9042-46e7-940b-e153c42956a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8098ce-7916-4a4f-81a6-2afb616c9a12
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,017 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,017 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2031 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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