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03 Jul 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, based in Warrington, has completed a public procurement process for a 3-year licensing subscription specifically targeting information technology services. The contract, titled "Cisco Firepower Threat Defence Licences," involved upgrading existing hardware to enhance security features. The procurement, conducted through a selective method, was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 2nd July 2026 to 1st July 2029. The awarded contract, valued at £160,035.68, was concluded with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (trading as BT PLC), highlighting the procurement's industry alignment with IT services and its broad applicability across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe.

This tender represents a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT security solutions, particularly those capable of meeting framework agreement requirements. However, given that the procurement suitability assessment indicates it is not targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it would best fit larger, established businesses with the capacity and resources to fulfil a multi-year contract. The nature of the contract offers a stable income stream over three years, making it a crucial win for qualifying tech firms seeking to broaden their portfolio in IT security services.

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Notice Title

Cisco Firepower Threat Defence Licences

Notice Description

3-year licencing subscription to upgrade the existing hardware to enable additional security elements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85bbc38c-d89d-41a0-909f-93c192458d55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e27d98fb-6c1e-4975-8745-d2c6145166a5
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,035 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY T/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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