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title: "Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support - AWARD"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE"
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# Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support - AWARD

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88c2051-60d3-48fb-a2a4-2a20e90ac675

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Lincolnshire Police, focusing on the award for a Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support for its Digital Forensic Unit. The procurement falls under the services category with a primary industry classification of Software package and information systems. The project is located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, with delivery extending to regions including British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement method classified as "Other -" has progressed to the Award stage with an active status as of 23 May 2025. The contract, valued at £24,421.54, is set to commence on 1 June 2025 and will conclude by 31 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those providing security-related solutions such as firewall upgrades and ongoing software support. Although it is not explicitly geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses like BT Group plc—which successfully secured the contract—are well-suited to meet the requirements. Companies with expertise in data security, compliance, and networking software packages may also find growth opportunities in executing complex contracts for police or governmental digital infrastructure upgrades.

## Notice

Provision of a security Firewall upgrade for systems within Lincolnshire Police's Digital Forensic Unit and 4 years ongoing Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26040ec-13ae-403c-8788-24398ee1d356 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,421 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | __ |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
- 48621000 - Mainframe operating system software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26040ec-13ae-403c-8788-24398ee1d356

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26040ec-13ae-403c-8788-24398ee1d356
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincs.police.uk

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