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Palo Alto Firewall 1 year Essential Renewal

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Palo Alto Firewall 1 year Essential Renewal", under the public authority sub-central government classification. Located in Widnes, UK, this procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 9th December 2025 and set to commence on 16th January 2026, lasting until 15th January 2027. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and the contract is valued at £40,427.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing essential updates, technical support, and enhancements for network protection systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as those familiar with Palo Alto products are well-suited to compete in this domain. The contract, awarded to DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS LIMITED based in Leeds, demonstrates the demand for skilled suppliers in providing robust digital security measures. Business growth can be facilitated by aligning services with the evolving needs of public authorities in safeguarding their digital infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto Firewall 1 year Essential Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Palo Alto firewalls is essential because it provides continuous access to dynamic threat intelligence updates, technical support, software/feature enhancements, and hardware warranty coverage, all of which are critical for protecting networks against the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,427 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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