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Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by South Tyneside Council, pertains to the acquisition of Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and related requirements under the title "Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements". The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with the location specified as NE33 2RL, England. The tender concluded with the award stage, with a contract awarded to Sapphire Technologies Limited for a value of £344,435. The call-off was part of a selective procurement method from a framework agreement, with significant dates involving a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025, a contract start date of 30th December 2025, and an end date on 7th January 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in software and information systems, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Given its focus on cloud security posture management, businesses with expertise in cloud-based solutions, security software, and firewall systems would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement's framework-based approach suggests that businesses familiar with framework agreements could find advantageous avenues for partnership and growth.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements

Notice Description

CSPM - Cloud Security Posture Management Additional information: G Cloud 14 call off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abf68c1c-3fb6-4c4e-b51d-0c6cd2462f8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b50249-d5cb-4f77-a07d-05327c466c0f
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£344,435 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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