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title: "Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support"
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# Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f6d5034-dc3b-4ebf-a3c3-79202679920c

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust involved the replacement of Palo Alto Firewall subscriptions and support. This was executed as a mini competition under an existing framework agreement, SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. The project, focusing on network infrastructure, was awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd. The procurement took place in Ashford, United Kingdom, with the award being completed on 1st July 2025. The contract is set to span from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2030. This selective procurement method highlights a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a thorough pre-qualification process was used to select suitable suppliers. The procurement value stands at GBP 352,789.94.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in handling advanced firewall technologies such as Palo Alto devices. With the procurement method suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this can serve as a key growth opportunity for eligible businesses within these categories. Firms with a strong track record in providing IT support and necessary subscriptions alongside cutting-edge hardware replacements would be ideally positioned to benefit from such government contracts.

## Notice

C358234 Lot 1 -Replacement Palo Alto Firewall Subscriptions and Support. Replacement of end-of-life Palo Alto firewalls (specifically PA220 and PA820 models) with new hardware and associated subscriptions and support Additional information: This was a mini competition conducted under the SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 Framework, divided into two separate lots. Individual award notices have been issued for each lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a70600-3d6b-46bb-8c62-66567cb73d34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,789 |
| 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a70600-3d6b-46bb-8c62-66567cb73d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a70600-3d6b-46bb-8c62-66567cb73d34
  28th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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