Award

Checkpoint Licensing

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:05

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 10:47

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales Rail Limited, based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, initiated a tender titled "Checkpoint Licensing," focusing on procuring services for networking, IT, and security software packages. The procurement method was open, facilitating broad participation. The tender process commenced on 3rd October 2025 with a submission deadline set for 24th October 2025. The procurement has now advanced to the award stage, with Charterhouse Voice & Data Limited from London winning the contract, which was signed on 20th November 2025. The project involves providing Checkpoint licensing and premium support, with services to be delivered between 29th December 2025 and 28th December 2026, catering to dynamic licensing needs over a one-year term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software reselling and IT services. Companies with expertise in Checkpoint software and those capable of adapting service offerings to fluctuating licence requirements are particularly well-positioned. The open procurement process suggested a competitive landscape, evidenced by four bids, signalling robust interest and opportunity for businesses that align with the specified requirements and demonstrate agility in service provision. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to enhance their portfolio, expand their market reach, and build long-term relationships with utility sectors like Transport for Wales Rail Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Checkpoint Licensing

Notice Description

TfWRL are looking for a reseller who is a Checkpoint partner who can provide a quotation for the licensing listed in the commercial submission and the table below. We are looking for a reseller for with an annual renewal to allow for any changes in the number of licences required during the 1 year term.Check Point Direct Premium Support for the following UC's:- 8397730 (29-Dec-2025 to 28-Dec-2026)Security Services Subscription (Annuity Software Blades) for the following UC's:8397730 (29-Dec-2025 to 28-Dec-2026)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156453
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156453
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

48517000 - IT software package

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Aimee Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920720500

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE & DATA

Further Information

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