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Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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28 Aug 2024 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has successfully completed the public procurement process for the renewal of Palo Alto firewall hardware and licences. The awarded contract, identified as SC-1372-24-TH, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems within the West Midlands (UKG) region. This direct award was executed against the Health Trust Europe Framework, and the procurement method involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £200,280.84 GBP, was signed on 16 August 2024, and ensures the university's network security against potential cyber threats.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced firewall hardware and licence renewals. Given the vital role of firewall systems in protecting against hacking attempts, ransomware, and viruses, businesses with expertise in network security and systems maintenance are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, suppliers that can offer bespoke cybersecurity solutions and have a proven track record with public sector organisations like universities will find suitable opportunities in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal

Notice Description

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet). This is a direct award to the Supplier against the Health Trust Europe Framework on the basis that only the winning supplier can provide the advantageous cost terms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet).

Procurement Information

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027476-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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