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title: "Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution"
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# Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac6f373-4e08-49d5-9f61-747177883fff

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the “Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution” to British Telecommunications. The contract value is GBP 109,577.76, with a contract period running from February 17, 2023, to February 16, 2028. This procurement opportunity falls under the CPV classification for Network equipment and Software package and information systems. The tender process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender deadline on February 8, 2023.

This award by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in providing Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer end-to-end proposals for firewall and proxy server replacements are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Businesses in the goods category, particularly in the network equipment and software domain, can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution the scope of requirements are as follows: NLB has approximately 250 users, a head office in Edinburgh, a base in Oban, with three further satellite offices in Inverness, Orkney, and Shetland. There is a 1Gbps Internet link in our Edinburgh and Oban offices, with a 1Gbps VPN link between them, while each satellite office has a simple 50Mbps ADSL connection direct to the Internet. All our computers and servers have anti-virus endpoint protection with anti-malware protection software installed. We are looking for an end-to-end proposal to replace the current firewalls and proxy server in our Edinburgh and Oban offices with a modern Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6141075-3886-4bb1-91ee-285bfb4eaf85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2023 - 16 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,577 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,577 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 23:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6141075-3886-4bb1-91ee-285bfb4eaf85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6141075-3886-4bb1-91ee-285bfb4eaf85
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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