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title: "UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-273dfab3-9042-46e7-940b-e153c42956a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-273dfab3-9042-46e7-940b-e153c42956a7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed an award in the procurement process for the replacement of Palo Alto firewall hardware. The contract titled "UDN - Palo Alto firewall replacement" falls under the Network infrastructure industry category, and it includes six months of support for existing hardware along with a refresh of equipment. The procurement is conducted through a direct single tender action due to its classification as below threshold. The contract period extends from 14 March 2026 to 14 March 2031, with the award date confirmed on 2 March 2026. The procurement location corresponds to postal code NN1 1ED in Northampton, England, providing services valued at £266,017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services to engage with public sector projects by offering support and refreshment of critical IT equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly lucrative due to the procurement method's suitability assessment, which highlights SMEs. Companies proficient in IT security solutions, hardware procurement, and maintenance services are encouraged to compete for such opportunities to expand their portfolios and build relationships with reputable public organisations like West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

6 month support for existing Palo Alto hardware from 14/03/26 - 03/10/26 Palo Alto PA-3420 firewall hardware refresh for 60 month term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8098ce-7916-4a4f-81a6-2afb616c9a12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,017 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,017 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8098ce-7916-4a4f-81a6-2afb616c9a12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8098ce-7916-4a4f-81a6-2afb616c9a12
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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