---
title: "Provision of Firewall Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060461"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060461.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Provision of Firewall Licences

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060461

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for a contract involving the provision of Firewall Licences. The contract, which spans three years, falls under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and is located in the UKC23 region. The procurement method was a limited procedure, executed through a direct call-off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework, compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This direct award process is detailed as being outside the scope of the directive, and the primary criterion for the award was price. The contract was awarded to CAE Technology Services Ltd for a total to the value of £69,427.88 and was signed on 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for technological firms specialising in cybersecurity solutions to engage with public sector clients. Although the contract has already been awarded, understanding such frameworks can equip businesses to better position themselves for similar opportunities in future procurements. Firms that are agile enough to engage in direct call-off processes, especially those familiar with public sector procurement regulations, would find themselves well-placed to not only compete in similar future tenders but also diversify their governmental clientele.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a 3-year contract for the purchase of Firewall Licences. The above contract was awarded via a direct call-off process called off from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework The above Framework was awarded via The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sunderland City Council has awarded a 3-year contract for the purchase of Firewall Licences.

### Procurement Information

The above contract was awarded via a direct call-off process from the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions 2 Framework. The above Framework was procured via The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002549-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,427 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002549-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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