Award

Firewall Refresh

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Firewall Refresh" under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. This procurement, in the "award" stage, involved the provision of a firewall solution. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2025 to Phoenix Software Limited, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement value is £159,992.80, and the contract will commence on 1st January 2026, lasting until 31st December 2030. The location tied to this procurement is Lewes, England, identified by the postal code BN7 1UE.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in the IT and computing sector, particularly SMEs, as they were considered suitable for this procurement process. Companies specialising in office and computing machinery and capable of offering comprehensive firewall solutions are well-suited for such requirements. Engaging in contracts like these can enhance a business's profile and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract period, fostering growth and innovation in their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Refresh

Notice Description

Provision of Firewall solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c6bbc2-d722-4a62-b72c-3aa5f894a78b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90db8f4b-1479-43d7-8008-e1cc2597aa32
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,992 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,992 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Richard Pocklington
Contact Email
richard.pocklington@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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