---
title: "Firewall - Palo Alto"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-590e6e2d-24ef-4007-8b08-e705f979a33e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2020-02-25"
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# Firewall - Palo Alto

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-590e6e2d-24ef-4007-8b08-e705f979a33e

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed a tender process for the service and maintenance of Palo Alto firewalls, classified under IT services. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, utilising a call-off from the JISC Routing & Switching Framework, specifically LOT 9 for Palo Alto. The tender period ended on 3rd December 2019, and the contract commenced on 10th December 2019, lasting until 9th December 2022. The awarded contract is valued at £54,698 and was published on 25th February 2020.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses operating in the IT service sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and firewall maintenance. While SMEs are not eligible to compete for this specific contract, larger firms with expertise in consulting, software development, and support services may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings, leverage existing relationships with frameworks, and enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a prestigious entity like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

IT - Firewall , Palo Alto service & maintenance Additional information: Framework: JISC - Routing & Switching Framework, LOT 9 - Palo Alto

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b318db-bfce-4f5a-8f31-e5543fbd5432 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 22 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,698 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2020 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b318db-bfce-4f5a-8f31-e5543fbd5432
- 25 Feb 2020 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b318db-bfce-4f5a-8f31-e5543fbd5432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b318db-bfce-4f5a-8f31-e5543fbd5432
  25th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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