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Firewalls

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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06 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bradford College, a public authority in Bradford, United Kingdom, aimed to secure a network firewall solution to protect its Janet Internet connection. This contracting process, under the "goods" category, is in its awarding stage with the contract having been signed on 2 February 2026, and running until 1 February 2031. The procurement aimed to provide hardware, configuration, and commissioning at a gross value of £149,877.60. This procurement was conducted under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, suggesting it did not adhere to typical thresholds for larger projects, thus possibly favouring local or smaller businesses. The industry category of this tender primarily relates to software package and information systems, as well as office and computing machinery.

This tender creates opportunities for entities specialising in network security solutions, particularly those offering integrated hardware and software services. As Phoenix Software Limited has been designated as the supplier, businesses similar in scale or expertise in firewall technology might find growth potential in such public contracts. Companies that can provide advanced computing machinery or robust software systems could effectively compete in future such tenders. The consistent demand for technological upgrades in educational institutions offers continued opportunities for growth for enterprises within the IT and security sectors.

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Notice Title

Firewalls

Notice Description

Network firewall solution, to protect Bradford College's Janet Internet connection (including hardware, configuration & commissioning).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06642d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,898 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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