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2025 - Web Application Firewall (WAF) for British Council China

British Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2025 at 08:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has concluded the procurement process for a Web Application Firewall (WAF) aimed at enhancing its security features for its operations in China. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold for open tenders. The contract has been awarded to a supplier based in Beijing for a total gross amount of CNY 449,334. Key dates in this process included the contract award date on 25th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2025 and extending until 31st May 2026, with the possibility of extension. The procurement was initiated to address specific local business needs within the IT services domain.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly in areas such as consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies specialising in providing robust security solutions would be well-positioned to benefit, especially those with experience in localised contexts. While the main procurement phase is completed, similar future opportunities may arise, encouraging businesses to prepare competitive bids by focusing on qualifications, methodology, and innovative technological approaches. The awarded contract emphasises the importance of meeting the council’s high standards in security, presenting growth prospects for IT and software service providers targeting international and government clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 - Web Application Firewall (WAF) for British Council China

Notice Description

The British Council China is looking for one capable service provider for Web application firewall (WAF) to cope with business needs and enhance security features especially in local context.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,446 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,446 Under £100K
Awards Value
£449,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

神州数码系统集成服务有限公司

Further Information

Notice Documents

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