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Palo Alto firewalls 2025

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the subscription and support of two pairs of Palo Alto firewalls, awarded under the tender titled "Palo Alto firewalls 2025." This project falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems, targeting delivery at two data centre locations in Northampton, NN1 1ED. The procurement process was conducted using a competitive quotation method below the threshold, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key date to note includes the award date of 10th March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 14th March 2025 and ending on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and IT support services, particularly SMEs. Softcat Plc, an SME, has been successful in securing the contract, highlighting the council's commitment to involving smaller enterprises in public procurement. Companies with expertise in firewall management and software systems will find this a promising avenue for expanding their market presence and forming strategic partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto firewalls 2025

Notice Description

subscription and support for 2 pairs of Palo Alto firewalls - 1 pair at main DC and one at DR DC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124bc65c-dac0-4ede-99d2-1a2912a8bb7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,755 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,755 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 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
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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