---
title: "2025 - Web Application Firewall (WAF) for British Council China"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fe96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# 2025 - Web Application Firewall (WAF) for British Council China

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fe96

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## Summary

The British Council has concluded the procurement process for a Web Application Firewall (WAF) aimed at enhancing its security features for its operations in China. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold for open tenders. The contract has been awarded to a supplier based in Beijing for a total gross amount of CNY 449,334. Key dates in this process included the contract award date on 25th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2025 and extending until 31st May 2026, with the possibility of extension. The procurement was initiated to address specific local business needs within the IT services domain.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly in areas such as consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies specialising in providing robust security solutions would be well-positioned to benefit, especially those with experience in localised contexts. While the main procurement phase is completed, similar future opportunities may arise, encouraging businesses to prepare competitive bids by focusing on qualifications, methodology, and innovative technological approaches. The awarded contract emphasises the importance of meeting the council’s high standards in security, presenting growth prospects for IT and software service providers targeting international and government clientele.

## Notice

The British Council China is looking for one capable service provider for Web application firewall (WAF) to cope with business needs and enhance security features especially in local context.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,446 |
| Lots value | £43,446 |
| Awards value | £449,334 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 神州数码系统集成服务有限公司 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2025
- 8 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013585-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025508-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013585-2025
  8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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