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title: "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29b345d9-9937-4be9-811f-ca5e06c65405

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Bank of England, concerns the provision of firewall hardware, software subscription, and support, classified under the "Network interfaces" industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in England, this contract reached the award stage, with Softcat PLC being awarded the contract on 26th February 2025. The procurement was conducted as a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. Key procurement dates included the tender period ending on 21st February 2025, while the award notice was published on 22nd July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in network security solutions to engage with a reputable financial institution like the Bank of England. With an emphasis on firewall hardware and software, companies experienced in providing comprehensive IT services—including hardware supply, software management, and ongoing technical support—are ideal candidates for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can bolster a business’s portfolio and client base within the public sector, providing long-term growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software Subscription and Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133938ee-a404-4c2c-8ace-17a7a1ffed9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,738 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,738 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30237110 - Network interfaces

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133938ee-a404-4c2c-8ace-17a7a1ffed9f
- 22 Jul 2025 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133938ee-a404-4c2c-8ace-17a7a1ffed9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133938ee-a404-4c2c-8ace-17a7a1ffed9f
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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