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title: "Provision of Firewall Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc91304d-b90c-44f2-b02f-15fc2123124c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Provision of Firewall Support

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc91304d-b90c-44f2-b02f-15fc2123124c

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## Summary

The Bank of England, located in London, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Firewall Support," with a focus on services in the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, is valued at £46,735.20 and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 7th March 2026 to 25th June 2026, providing firewall support services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems services. Large businesses with experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure are best suited to compete in such procurement processes, particularly those capable of delivering tailored solutions within the specified contract period. The selective procurement method favours firms already positioned within existing framework agreements, indicating a preference for established suppliers with a proven track record in similar projects.

## Notice

Provision of Firewall Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2795c7-93ad-4b35-8f39-6788c81e7b69 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,735 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,735 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2795c7-93ad-4b35-8f39-6788c81e7b69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e2795c7-93ad-4b35-8f39-6788c81e7b69
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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