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Web Application Firewall (2026)

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed a procurement process titled "Web Application Firewall (2026)" under the industry category of software package and information systems. The tender was initiated using a limited competition methodology due to being below the threshold, where three supplier quotes were obtained based on best price scoring. This award stage concludes with a contract for goods awarded to CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London. The contract, valued at GBP 78,730.70, was signed on 17th February 2026 and is set to be active from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in web application firewalls or similar technologies, to engage with public authorities for similar future projects. Companies familiar with delivering high-quality, competitively priced solutions may find lucrative prospects in this procurement category, especially if they can offer innovative products or services that align with government requirements. The participation criteria favour businesses capable of agile response to procurement opportunities within the central government framework.

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Notice Title

Web Application Firewall (2026)

Notice Description

Renewed F5 Silverline XC for 1 year, procured 3 supplier quotes on a best price scoring methodology, awarded to CDW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06631b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019948-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£78,730 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 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
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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