---
title: "Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cbd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cbd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Jisc involves a tender for establishing a Web Application Firewall Partners framework agreement. Jisc, a public authority based in Bristol, UK, aims to provide a managed service encompassing a third-party Web Application Firewall solution, enhanced by Jisc's management services for its members and customers. The procurement, under the "planned" stage, is classified under security software development services. The open procedure tender is set to accommodate electronic submissions until 22 September 2025. The enquiry period is open until 10 September 2025, with the award intended by 3 October 2025. The estimated contract value is £800,000 (gross amount of £1,000,000) with a contract period starting 20 October 2025, potentially extending up to four years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security software development and those capable of offering advanced threat protection services within the UK. Companies well-versed in delivering comprehensive security solutions, including DDoS protection, zero-day attack mitigation, and real-time analytics, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Considering the project's scope and the potential framework agreement with a maximum of two participants, SMEs offering competitive rates and technical expertise are likely to be highly compatible contenders. Such businesses can bolster growth by partnering with Jisc to extend their reach to a broad client base in need of cutting-edge cybersecurity services.

## Notice

Jisc Cloud Security team are looking to offer a Web Application Firewall (WAF) managed service for its members and customers. The managed service will consist of a third party WAF solution, with a Jisc managed service wrapped around it. The solution must host customer data in the UK and offer comprehensive security features including protection against DDoS attacks, OWASP Top 10 threats, credential stuffing, zero-day attacks, and bot activity. It should also include advanced threat detection using machine learning and behavior analysis, configurable mitigation controls, API protection, antivirus scanning for uploaded files, and real-time analytics for traffic and bot insights. A complete set of requirements will be available in the Invitation to tender.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial period is 3 years, with further 12 month extension period permitted. (3+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050817-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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