Network Firewall

LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority recently concluded a procurement process for a "Network Firewall" under the industry category of corporate network firewalls. This procurement, recorded on 22nd June 2026, has been awarded to GCI Network Solutions Limited with the contract running from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2026. The procurement followed a limited competition method within the below-threshold category, with the total contract value amounting to £55,674.41. The locations for the service delivery are regions UKF21 and UKF22 in the United Kingdom, ensuring regional focus on security infrastructure advancements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the network solutions sector, especially those specialising in internet network goods. Firms with capabilities in delivering robust security solutions and maintaining corporate network firewalls would find this contract advantageous for business growth and further establishment in the public sector market. Large-scale network solutions providers, such as GCI Network Solutions Limited, are well-suited to compete in such competitive environments where limited competition methods are employed, allowing for strategic partnerships and business expansion opportunities within the governmental operations sphere.

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Notice Title

Network Firewall

Notice Description

Corporate network firewalls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058560-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,674 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 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
LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 3BU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Birstall West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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