Award

Network Security Products and Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Network Security Products and Services" was conducted by the Bank of England, focusing on data security software packages. This process has now reached the Award stage. The tender, with an estimated value of £514,326.28, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was issued in the industry category of goods, specifically targeting network security solutions suitable for deployment in England, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2028, providing a multi-year engagement for the supplier, Softcat PLC, awarded on 17th December 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data security software and related services. The contract aligns well with large-scale suppliers capable of meeting extensive security needs, like Softcat PLC. While the tender was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong background in providing comprehensive security solutions to major financial institutions will find this engagement particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and strengthening market presence in the financial services sector.

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Notice Title

Network Security Products and Services

Notice Description

Provision of Network Security Products and Services from Check Point

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bc2ac6f-4827-41da-af49-44b4ea0c95e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5f2491-0713-41ba-9769-865ecab0e854
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£514,326 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£514,326 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Technology Procurement Team
Contact Email
technology.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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