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title: "Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements"
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# Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abf68c1c-3fb6-4c4e-b51d-0c6cd2462f8a

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by South Tyneside Council, pertains to the acquisition of Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and related requirements under the title "Checkpoint Firewall Licensing and Requirements". The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with the location specified as NE33 2RL, England. The tender concluded with the award stage, with a contract awarded to Sapphire Technologies Limited for a value of £344,435. The call-off was part of a selective procurement method from a framework agreement, with significant dates involving a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025, a contract start date of 30th December 2025, and an end date on 7th January 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in software and information systems, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Given its focus on cloud security posture management, businesses with expertise in cloud-based solutions, security software, and firewall systems would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement's framework-based approach suggests that businesses familiar with framework agreements could find advantageous avenues for partnership and growth.

## Notice

CSPM - Cloud Security Posture Management Additional information: G Cloud 14 call off

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b50249-d5cb-4f77-a07d-05327c466c0f |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £344,435 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,435 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b50249-d5cb-4f77-a07d-05327c466c0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b50249-d5cb-4f77-a07d-05327c466c0f
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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