Award

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:50

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support." This tender, classified under the industry category of Networks (CPV 32400000), was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026, with the procurement concluding on 6th June 2025. The project is valued at £451,285.28 and is located in England. The award was made on 12th June 2025, and the contract is with Softcat PLC. The Bank of England, headquartered in London, spearheaded the procurement as the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions, particularly those providing firewall hardware and software services. Although this contract was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with established capabilities in IT infrastructure and support services stand to gain from such projects. Companies with a track record in fulfilling framework agreements in the public sector, like Softcat PLC, are well-positioned to leverage this sector's growth, enhancing their portfolio and broadening their customer base in the UK's public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

Notice Description

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e04378c5-b73e-4229-abaf-122de88e9898
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a9091-1e3f-4b3b-9f8a-6fa7d6635887
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£451,285 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£451,285 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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