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title: "Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a564cfe-1907-4b25-a2a8-1ef6ac2ed1d4

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## Summary

The National Lottery Community Fund has completed its procurement for the "Firewall & SD-WAN Replacement" project, operating under the hardware industry category. This contract focuses on hardware and software licenses and was awarded through the KCS Framework Hardware. The procurement method employed was a direct award, resulting in Bytes Software Services Limited securing the contract. The contract aims to enhance the technological infrastructure across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was achieved on 8th August 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude by the end of August 2028, providing the possibility of a two-year extension. The total current contract value stands at £45,572.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale IT services or hardware solutions, particularly in network security and infrastructure enhancement. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurements, given the suitability provisions. The direct award process might be advantageous for businesses capable of aligning with existing framework agreements and can provide immediate solutions without requiring competitive tendering processes. With a wide delivery scope, companies interested in expanding their market presence internationally could benefit from participating in opportunities like this.

## Notice

This is for hardware and software licenses for Firewall & SD-WAN replacement. The contract was awarded via the KCS Framework Hardware including, New, Remanufactured and Refurbished, Disposal and Associated Services". The contract has an option to extend for 2 Years (1+1). The total value of the extensions is PS23,345.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f28efb4-2512-4541-a135-78751f2b364c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,572 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,572 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f28efb4-2512-4541-a135-78751f2b364c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f28efb4-2512-4541-a135-78751f2b364c
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

## Provenance

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