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title: "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9629b7b6-419b-4ae2-97af-4f98f447052b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9629b7b6-419b-4ae2-97af-4f98f447052b

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## Summary

The procurement process spearheaded by the Bank of England, titled "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support," has reached the award stage where a contract has been officially granted. Pertinent to the industry category of software packages and information systems, this procurement deals with deliveries focused within England, United Kingdom. The selective procurement method was employed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates in this procurement process include the tender period, which closed on 21st April 2026, and the contract period, scheduled to commence on 25th June 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing robust IT security solutions. Given the involvement of Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, the procurement would particularly favour businesses with significant capacity and experience in the financial technology sector. Companies capable of offering comprehensive firewall solutions encompassing both hardware and software, as well as ongoing support, could find substantial growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the sophisticated security expectations of prestigious institutions like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd51a4-5e92-49aa-a431-eff2af2f0aea |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,221 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd51a4-5e92-49aa-a431-eff2af2f0aea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd51a4-5e92-49aa-a431-eff2af2f0aea
  15th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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