Award

Provision of Firewall Support

BANK OF ENGLAND

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, located in London, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Firewall Support," with a focus on services in the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, is valued at £46,735.20 and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 7th March 2026 to 25th June 2026, providing firewall support services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services. Large businesses with experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure are best suited to compete in such procurement processes, particularly those capable of delivering tailored solutions within the specified contract period. The selective procurement method favours firms already positioned within existing framework agreements, indicating a preference for established suppliers with a proven track record in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Support

Notice Description

Provision of Firewall Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc91304d-b90c-44f2-b02f-15fc2123124c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2795c7-93ad-4b35-8f39-6788c81e7b69
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
£46,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 1-6 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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