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title: "Provision of Firewall Hardware Support and Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# Provision of Firewall Hardware Support and Maintenance

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7f91590-7b7e-4086-a19b-d7b981befd0c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by the Bank of England involved the "Provision of Firewall Hardware Support and Maintenance" with a focus on the network infrastructure industry category. This contract, valued at £82,984.37, encompasses services across England, United Kingdom, under a call-off from a framework agreement, finalised on 2nd September 2025, with the contract running from 27th September 2025 to 26th September 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, with the award phase complete and Softcat PLC acting as the supplier. The formal announcement of the awarded contract was published on 10th November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses with capabilities in providing network infrastructure and related services to partner with prestigious institutions like the Bank of England. The selective procurement method indicates a targeted opportunity for established companies, especially those with existing framework agreements. Businesses experienced in supporting robust and secure network solutions would find this contract beneficial for growth by enhancing their portfolio within the public sector, despite the unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs as specified by the Bank of England's requirements.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall hardware support and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd0af94-06fe-45d2-813c-f061d37f9230 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,546,582 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd0af94-06fe-45d2-813c-f061d37f9230
- 20 Nov 2024 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677a83b6-bf0d-413c-b42c-77469ab77625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acd0af94-06fe-45d2-813c-f061d37f9230
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677a83b6-bf0d-413c-b42c-77469ab77625
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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