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PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions" tender, managed by Perth & Kinross Council, has reached the award stage. This contract involves the provision of firewall hardware, support, and subscriptions under a five-year agreement, with the procurement falling under the services category. With the procurement method being a restricted procedure, the process was conducted selectively. Perth & Kinross Council, located in the UKM77 region, serves as the buying organisation. The contract had its completion status marked as active from 24 June 2025, with an awarded value of £201,472.25.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in information technology infrastructure and support services, particularly those experienced in firewall and network security solutions. The awarded supplier, KHIPU Networks Ltd., showcases the potential for large-scale suppliers to engage in such procurement processes. Businesses operating within the digital workplace solutions sector, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive hardware and consultancy services, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract exemplifies the demand for specialised IT services within regional or local government contracts, promoting further expansion opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions

Notice Description

Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions for a 5 year period

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions for a 5 year period; contract includes firewall hardware, subscriptions, and implementation/consultancy services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807456
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32425000 - Network operating system

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£201,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Cassidy
Contact Email
jcassidy@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KHIPU NETWORKS

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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