---
title: "Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06642d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06642d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD COLLEGE"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Firewalls

Buyer: BRADFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06642d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bradford College, a public authority in Bradford, United Kingdom, aimed to secure a network firewall solution to protect its Janet Internet connection. This contracting process, under the "goods" category, is in its awarding stage with the contract having been signed on 2 February 2026, and running until 1 February 2031. The procurement aimed to provide hardware, configuration, and commissioning at a gross value of £149,877.60. This procurement was conducted under the "Below threshold - unknown" method, suggesting it did not adhere to typical thresholds for larger projects, thus possibly favouring local or smaller businesses. The industry category of this tender primarily relates to software package and information systems, as well as office and computing machinery.

This tender creates opportunities for entities specialising in network security solutions, particularly those offering integrated hardware and software services. As Phoenix Software Limited has been designated as the supplier, businesses similar in scale or expertise in firewall technology might find growth potential in such public contracts. Companies that can provide advanced computing machinery or robust software systems could effectively compete in future such tenders. The consistent demand for technological upgrades in educational institutions offers continued opportunities for growth for enterprises within the IT and security sectors.

## Notice

Network firewall solution, to protect Bradford College's Janet Internet connection (including hardware, configuration & commissioning).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,898 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020399-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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