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title: "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support"
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buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e04378c5-b73e-4229-abaf-122de88e9898

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support." This tender, classified under the industry category of Networks (CPV 32400000), was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026, with the procurement concluding on 6th June 2025. The project is valued at £451,285.28 and is located in England. The award was made on 12th June 2025, and the contract is with Softcat PLC. The Bank of England, headquartered in London, spearheaded the procurement as the buying organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network solutions, particularly those providing firewall hardware and software services. Although this contract was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with established capabilities in IT infrastructure and support services stand to gain from such projects. Companies with a track record in fulfilling framework agreements in the public sector, like Softcat PLC, are well-positioned to leverage this sector's growth, enhancing their portfolio and broadening their customer base in the UK's public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a9091-1e3f-4b3b-9f8a-6fa7d6635887 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £451,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,285 |
| 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

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 12:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a9091-1e3f-4b3b-9f8a-6fa7d6635887
- 22 Jul 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a9091-1e3f-4b3b-9f8a-6fa7d6635887

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42a9091-1e3f-4b3b-9f8a-6fa7d6635887
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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