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title: "Network Refresh - Firewalls"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Network Refresh - Firewalls

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75a852b-9234-4793-b87d-417c195adea2

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Network Refresh - Firewalls", which focuses on computer-related services. This award stage contract involves replacing firewalls and is valued at £108,671.88. The procurement method used was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process has transitioned from the tender period, which ended on 9th July 2025, to the award stage, with the contract period running from 29th July 2025 to 3rd November 2030. This opportunity is located in Taunton, England, specifically for services in the technology industry category, with an emphasis on engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer-related services, particularly those familiar with supplying governmental bodies like Somerset Council. Businesses that can navigate framework agreements and present competitive offers in the context of a selective procurement method will be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Large companies specialising in IT infrastructure solutions, like the awarded entity, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, demonstrate the scale and capability needed to successfully deliver such projects within the public sector. SMEs are also encouraged to engage in these public contracts given their noted suitability, creating avenues for expanding their reach within governmental procurement networks.

## Notice

Replacement of Firewalls at Somerset Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca33878d-f61c-49a3-ad9e-f1678ceca338 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,671 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,671 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca33878d-f61c-49a3-ad9e-f1678ceca338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca33878d-f61c-49a3-ad9e-f1678ceca338
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk

## Provenance

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