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title: "Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01fb44c4-0302-4bba-b776-dd1528e07689

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council completed the procurement process for the Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement, aimed at maintaining IT security compliance and simplifying technology infrastructure. The contracting process was conducted through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework, specifically Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services, utilising a selective procurement method. The awarded contract was finalised on 20th June 2025, with procurement covering IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, all delivered to Hampshire, England (postal code SO23 8UJ). The contract period starts on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2030, with a total value of £2,200,000.

This procurement marks a significant business opportunity, especially for businesses capable of providing similar IT services, consulting, and infrastructure support. The initiative not only consolidates technology but also reduces vendor sprawl and system complexity, offering a favourable environment for businesses with expertise in technologies like Palo Alto Firewalls. Given the selective procurement approach, this tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant technical prowess, opening avenues for growth and partnership with Hampshire County Council in future projects. Virgin Media Business Limited, a large-scale entity, has been selected as the supplier, showcasing the scope and scale of partnership opportunities available to capable providers.

## Notice

The current HCC Data Centre Core Firewalls reach end of life on 31/12/2025. The goal of this procurement was to deliver a cost effective & supportable core firewall platform for at least 5 years in line with the IT strategic network roadmap, and account for potential future options to support this firewall solution, if they are required at any point throughout the contract term. There are Palo Alto Firewalls already in use in the HCC Data Centre and Disaster Recovery site. Therefore, it was agreed that Palo Alto Firewalls should be procured to ensure integration with existing infrastructure and internal HCC technical experience Expected benefits are: * Maintain security compliance * Consolidates technology * Reduces vendor sprawl * Reduced system complexity * Reduced support overheads Additional information: This contract was called off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4ddedf-4537-41e5-b8d9-f91f80a2f7ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4ddedf-4537-41e5-b8d9-f91f80a2f7ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4ddedf-4537-41e5-b8d9-f91f80a2f7ea
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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