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title: "Palo Alto 5250 Renewal"
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# Palo Alto 5250 Renewal

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a02ecde-5dce-4966-aa95-542cc83803b7

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Palo Alto 5250 Renewal" in the IT services sector. This procurement was at the award stage, with the award date being 9th July 2026. The procurement involved the provision of support for the Palo Alto 5250 under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework, specifically through a direct award. The selected procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement valued at £225,552.91. The contract runs from 19th July 2026 to 18th July 2027 and involves services delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, internet, and support services, to engage with the public sector through framework agreements. Although the current procurement was awarded to KHIPU Networks Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, future extensions or similar opportunities might open doors for companies with compatible technical capabilities to compete for contracts that support technological efficiency and continuity in public sector operations. This approach ensures compatibility and minimises technical difficulties, offering a specialised niche market for expert IT service providers.

## Notice

1 year support of Palo Alto 5250. NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework SBS10510 direct award. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3de0b1-0702-4dee-b43b-5520058b003d |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,552 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,552 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3de0b1-0702-4dee-b43b-5520058b003d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3de0b1-0702-4dee-b43b-5520058b003d
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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