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Palo Alto Firewall Renewal and Upgrade Contract

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has concluded a procurement process for renewing and upgrading Palo Alto Network next-generation firewalls. This contract, with an award date of 1st February 2025 and valued at £1,086,175.16, was executed under the JISC Framework Agreement and falls under the "Software package and information systems" category. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract spans from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2030. The location of the delivery is in Portsmouth, postal code PO1 2UP. Khipu Networks Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. The process is now in the Award stage and is fully complete.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software solutions, and network security systems. Although primarily suited for larger organisations due to the framework agreement's nature, it provides a platform for similar businesses to understand the demands and requirements of public sector clients such as universities. By observing how Khipu Networks Limited achieved this successful bid, similar enterprise-sized firms can strategise to secure future contracts requiring expert firewall solutions and comprehensive IT systems management.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto Firewall Renewal and Upgrade Contract

Notice Description

The contract is for the renewal and upgrade to current Palo Alto Network next generation firewalls and was carried out under the JISC Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da00d2c1-e9a6-4fd3-87c3-f325ca285437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a91df0-deee-4b3a-9fb0-6ac9f1f09a66
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
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
£1,086,175 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,086,175 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
finance.purchasing@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 9284 8484

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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