Award

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:51

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, concerns the provision of firewall hardware, software subscription, and support, classified under the "Network interfaces" industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, this contract reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract on 26th February 2025. The procurement was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. Key procurement dates included the tender period ending on 21st February 2025, while the award notice was published on 22nd July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in network security solutions to engage with a reputable financial institution like the Bank of England. With an emphasis on firewall hardware and software, companies experienced in providing comprehensive IT services—including hardware supply, software management, and ongoing technical support—are ideal candidates for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can bolster a business’s portfolio and client base within the public sector, providing long-term growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29b345d9-9937-4be9-811f-ca5e06c65405
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133938ee-a404-4c2c-8ace-17a7a1ffed9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30237110 - Network interfaces

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,738 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,738 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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