---
title: "SDX Firewall - Upgrade & Capacity Increase - DWP Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2021-11-26"
---

# SDX Firewall - Upgrade & Capacity Increase - DWP Network Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0.json)

## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the "SDX Firewall - Upgrade & Capacity Increase - DWP Network Services," focusing on the procurement of hardware devices aimed at enhancing the current SDX firewall infrastructure. The contract, valued at £1,701,126, falls under the category of office and computing machinery and is part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 22nd November 2021 and will extend until 21st November 2024. Notably, the tender period concluded on 5th November 2021.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in IT services, hardware procurement, and cybersecurity solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, allowing them to leverage their expertise in providing advanced technological solutions to fulfil the requirements of the Department for Work and Pensions. Businesses looking to enter or expand their footprint in the public sector should consider engaging in similar procurement processes to tap into this lucrative market.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the purchase of Hardware devises for DWP SDX Firewall environment to upgrade current hardware and increase capacity requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870edaf-d983-4135-bb39-c9624c319edb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,701,126 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,701,126 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER LTD (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870edaf-d983-4135-bb39-c9624c319edb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6870edaf-d983-4135-bb39-c9624c319edb
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b82bacc-7fbd-4d38-b468-c1f69c5cb37c
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d169925-c2a9-4d19-a476-5af7fd2e78e4
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3c227cc-889f-4c6d-82b6-f5e2bb96b2e9
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30479222-286e-442b-ba17-a86fc837d6fa
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-247ef4ee-2f5a-416d-a770-64a93c5cfad0.json.