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PALO ALTO Firewall Hardware

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of PALO ALTO Firewall Hardware with a 5-year Advanced Threat Prevention subscription, PA-3420. The buyer, a public authority sub-central government entity situated in Northampton, United Kingdom, utilised a limited procurement method due to the contract being below the threshold for full competition. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically hardware, and the contract was awarded to BOXXE LIMITED. The process concluded with the contract being signed on 4th June 2026, and it will commence on 1st July 2026, continuing until 30th June 2031. The total contract value is £112,858.20 including VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with expertise in firewall technology and threat prevention. Organisations capable of supplying advanced firewall solutions and associated services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Companies like BOXXE LIMITED demonstrate the type of large-scale suppliers that can successfully engage in these specialised procurement opportunities, indicating robust prospects for those in the hardware supply and cybersecurity sectors looking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PALO ALTO Firewall Hardware

Notice Description

Firewall Hardware including 5YR ADVANCED THREAT PREVENTION SUBSCRIPTION 5- YEAR TERM, PA-3420

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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