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title: "Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls"
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# Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f43efc31-9666-477e-8aa1-6fa66213180a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls" within the networks industry category. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender, involved a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £1,335,741.84, has a duration from 11 March 2021 to 10 March 2024. The tender period concluded on 3 March 2021, and the awarded contract has been granted to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The DWP is located at Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool, England.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firewall hardware orchestration and threat analysis technologies. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that offer innovative solutions in cybersecurity and network management could find this procurement particularly appealing. With the increasing demand for secure digital infrastructures, those that can demonstrate capability in scaling services to meet enhanced traffic needs would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders.

## Notice

The DWP is experiencing an increase in demand for services provided by its Secure Digital Xchange infrastructure, this has meant the need to find ways to increase capacity to support increased traffic traversing the DWP estate. The proposed solution is procure Next Generation Firewall Hardware Orchestration Platform, With On-premise Threat Analysis Capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f213b396-ec42-4935-8d78-7cab39f2b436 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2021 - 10 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,335,741 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,335,741 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f213b396-ec42-4935-8d78-7cab39f2b436

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f213b396-ec42-4935-8d78-7cab39f2b436
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c092f2e6-b387-465b-81d9-fd081fa0f779
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