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title: "Palo Alto Firewall Renewal and Upgrade Contract"
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# Palo Alto Firewall Renewal and Upgrade Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da00d2c1-e9a6-4fd3-87c3-f325ca285437

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has concluded a procurement process for renewing and upgrading Palo Alto Network next-generation firewalls. This contract, with an award date of 1st February 2025 and valued at £1,086,175.16, was executed under the JISC Framework Agreement and falls under the "Software package and information systems" category. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract spans from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2030. The location of the delivery is in Portsmouth, postal code PO1 2UP. Khipu Networks Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. The process is now in the Award stage and is fully complete.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software solutions, and network security systems. Although primarily suited for larger organisations due to the framework agreement's nature, it provides a platform for similar businesses to understand the demands and requirements of public sector clients such as universities. By observing how Khipu Networks Limited achieved this successful bid, similar enterprise-sized firms can strategise to secure future contracts requiring expert firewall solutions and comprehensive IT systems management.

## Notice

The contract is for the renewal and upgrade to current Palo Alto Network next generation firewalls and was carried out under the JISC Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a91df0-deee-4b3a-9fb0-6ac9f1f09a66 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,086,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,086,175 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a91df0-deee-4b3a-9fb0-6ac9f1f09a66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68a91df0-deee-4b3a-9fb0-6ac9f1f09a66
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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