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Firewall Replacement

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Kesteven District Council concerns the "Firewall Replacement" project within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on Software package and information systems. The council, located in Grantham, United Kingdom, completed this tender process to replace firewalls for their SD-WAN system. Using a limited procurement method below the competition threshold, the contract was awarded to CODESTONE SOLUTIONS LIMITED on 1st November 2025, with the contractual period set to last until 30th October 2028. The procurement stage relevant to this document is the award stage, and the transaction is valued at £28,622.40 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in firewall technologies and network security systems. It suits companies, particularly SMEs like CODESTONE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, that can offer robust software solutions and help maintain or improve network infrastructures for public authorities. Located in Poole, the awarded supplier indicates potential for ventures that are willing to collaborate with regional government councils, especially those operating within the UK. By engaging in such projects, businesses can enhance their portfolios in the public sector and secure future collaborations within this domain.

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Notice Title

Firewall Replacement

Notice Description

Firewall Replacement for SD-WAN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030343-2026
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
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
£23,852 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CODESTONE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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