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Palo Alto Firewall Renewal

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

London Metropolitan University, a public authority classified under sub-central government, spearheaded a procurement process titled "Palo Alto Firewall Renewal" in London, United Kingdom. This process, categorised under the goods industry, involved the renewal of support and licencing for an existing firewall for 12 months. The procurement, initiated on a direct method below the threshold without competition, has reached the award and contract stages. The contract was signed and commenced on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £64,552.48.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the security software industry, particularly those specialising in support and licencing services. Given the direct procurement method employed by the university, businesses that are capable of delivering high-quality firewall solutions efficiently could find significant growth potential, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like KHIPU Networks Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Adequately equipped technology firms focusing on networking and cyber security solutions are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto Firewall Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of support and licencing for existing Firewall for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008557-2026
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

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,793 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

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