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title: "RES/IT - Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)"
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# RES/IT - Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d79b1fa-ca11-4133-8c7a-4e54332ca859

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## Summary

Bristol City Council recently completed the procurement process for Palo Alto Licences under Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a, pertaining to software packages and information systems within the IT industry. The process, initiated as an open procedure for goods, culminated in the award stage on 12th March 2025, with a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender's worth amounted to £220,000, covering services across a vast geographical scope including the UK, Europe, and other international regions. The procurement was open for submissions until 28th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in networking and internet software solutions, offering growth prospects by securing high-value contracts with local government entities. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software and networking solutions, are well-positioned to benefit given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. With Virgin Media Business being awarded the contract, there lies significant potential for similar companies to engage in future tenders and leverage their expertise in delivering robust IT infrastructure services.

## Notice

Palo Alto Licences, 2025/2026 (Network Services 3 RM6116 Lot 1a)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011fe3c6-d71a-44c2-8794-52b6423a32d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011fe3c6-d71a-44c2-8794-52b6423a32d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/011fe3c6-d71a-44c2-8794-52b6423a32d8
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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