---
title: "Palo Alto firewalls 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-13"
---

# Palo Alto firewalls 2025

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344.json)

## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the subscription and support of two pairs of Palo Alto firewalls, awarded under the tender titled "Palo Alto firewalls 2025." This project falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems, targeting delivery at two data centre locations in Northampton, NN1 1ED. The procurement process was conducted using a competitive quotation method below the threshold, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Key date to note includes the award date of 10th March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 14th March 2025 and ending on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and IT support services, particularly SMEs. Softcat Plc, an SME, has been successful in securing the contract, highlighting the council's commitment to involving smaller enterprises in public procurement. Companies with expertise in firewall management and software systems will find this a promising avenue for expanding their market presence and forming strategic partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

subscription and support for 2 pairs of Palo Alto firewalls - 1 pair at main DC and one at DR DC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124bc65c-dac0-4ede-99d2-1a2912a8bb7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,755 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124bc65c-dac0-4ede-99d2-1a2912a8bb7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124bc65c-dac0-4ede-99d2-1a2912a8bb7f
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## 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-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60f691d8-eff9-42e0-84f4-c5895c24b344.json.