Award

BT233 - Palo Alto Networks Firewall for City Hall

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Feb 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "BT233 - Palo Alto Networks Firewall for City Hall" contract, which falls under the industry category of network equipment and components. The procurement, managed by the Digital & Innovation Infrastructure team, aims to provide Palo Alto Networks Firewall equipment and subscriptions for Westminster City Hall in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 17 January 2025, with the contract starting on 1 February 2025 and ending on 31 January 2028. The awarded contract, valued at £34,320.67, was issued on 22 January 2025, with an official award notice published on 7 February 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in network equipment, components, and data network management and support services. The successful supplier, KHIPU Networks Ltd, demonstrates a market for businesses capable of providing high-quality network infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in these areas and the ability to competitively deliver on framework agreements will find such procurement processes beneficial for expanding their market presence and fostering growth through strategic public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

BT233 - Palo Alto Networks Firewall for City Hall

Notice Description

Procurement of Palo Alto Networks Firewall equipment and subscriptions for Westminster City Hall by the Digital & Innovation Infrastructure team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4f0f96f-4a75-4aa1-8b6e-6427c48deda8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4956296e-3078-4bf1-a138-ca1559b8d1b4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
The Buying Team
Contact Email
buyingteam@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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