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title: "Palo Alto Expander - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdf862c1-2f8f-42f5-98c1-1e4cfdcf5bc6"
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published: "2025-04-29"
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# Palo Alto Expander - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf862c1-2f8f-42f5-98c1-1e4cfdcf5bc6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "Palo Alto Expander - CAN," within the information technology services industry category. This process aimed to establish an External Attack Surface Management capability to enhance cyber resilience and response for Defence. The procurement, managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the Award stage. The contract awarded to Boxxe Limited commenced on 31 March 2025 and concluded on 30 April 2025, with an overall value of £273,583.77. The services cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and additional territories, addressing a comprehensive geographical scope.

This contract presents substantial growth potential for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those capable of providing enhanced cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suited to deliver high-standard cyber resilience and response capabilities would find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in such government contracts can significantly bolster a company's reputation and portfolio, paving the way for further opportunities within the public sector. Boxxe Limited's successful acquisition of the contract highlights the necessity for formidable industry presence and capability in handling sensitive defence projects.

## Notice

Requirement to provide an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capability for Defence, to provide a cyber resilience and detect and respond capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d418ad6-3a39-4a9c-998f-738b7221f2e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,583 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,583 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d418ad6-3a39-4a9c-998f-738b7221f2e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d418ad6-3a39-4a9c-998f-738b7221f2e6
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f196aabb-e2e9-4814-b025-22f98c6f0798
  n/a

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