---
title: "Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049618"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-08-28"
---

# Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049618

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## Summary

Coventry University has successfully completed the public procurement process for the renewal of Palo Alto firewall hardware and licences. The awarded contract, identified as SC-1372-24-TH, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems within the West Midlands (UKG) region. This direct award was executed against the Health Trust Europe Framework, and the procurement method involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £200,280.84 GBP, was signed on 16 August 2024, and ensures the university's network security against potential cyber threats.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of providing advanced firewall hardware and licence renewals. Given the vital role of firewall systems in protecting against hacking attempts, ransomware, and viruses, businesses with expertise in network security and systems maintenance are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, suppliers that can offer bespoke cybersecurity solutions and have a proven track record with public sector organisations like universities will find suitable opportunities in such procurement processes.

## Notice

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet). This is a direct award to the Supplier against the Health Trust Europe Framework on the basis that only the winning supplier can provide the advantageous cost terms.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet).

### Procurement Information

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027476-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027476-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coventry.ac.uk

## Provenance

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