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Checkpoint Infinity Network Security

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has completed the tender process for the "Checkpoint Infinity Network Security" project, falling under the industry category of general public services. The contract aims to replace obsolete equipment and software licences, centralising various technologies into a streamlined, single platform. Located in Livingston, UKM78, the procurement was carried out using an open procedure, resulting in the direct award of the contract to Softcat. The procurement stage is now at the award and contract phase, with the contract officially signed on 26th March 2025, and has a total value of £1,408,405.72 GBP.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in network security, hardware, and software solutions. The project’s requirement to replace end-of-life equipment with a centralised system opens doors for technology suppliers to showcase holistic and innovative solutions. Large-scale enterprises with a specialisation in digital technology frameworks or comprehensive IT solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts offered by public sector organisations like West Lothian Council.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Infinity Network Security

Notice Description

The council has a security network architecture built on various technologies, with associated vendor-specific skills and management platforms. Procurement is required to replace end-of-life equipment and software licences, allowing for the rationalisation and centralisation via a single platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council has various requirements to maintain and provide secure access to the data network via firewalls and end point security. These devices provide a defense against various attempts to breach the council's infrastructure via any unauthorised user or software related cyber-attack. This contract will provide the ability to simplify and rationalise existing systems and processes.. Direct Award via HTE ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework (ComIT 3 - Complete IT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795078
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527355
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,408,405 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527355
    Checkpoint Infinity Network Security - The council has a security network architecture built on various technologies, with associated vendor-specific skills and management platforms. Procurement is required to replace end-of-life equipment and software licences, allowing for the rationalisation and centralisation via a single platform.

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