---
title: "RBGKEW1496 Support & Hardware Supply (Firewalls)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0687e0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# RBGKEW1496 Support & Hardware Supply (Firewalls)

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0687e0

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has successfully completed its procurement process for support and hardware supply, specifically focusing on Next-Generation Firewalls. This contract, with the unique identifier RBGKEW1496, falls under the services category and involves the repair and maintenance of security equipment. The procurement method used was limited, executing an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2029, with an additional 1-year extension option. The procurement falls outside the scope of directive application, and the principal delivery regions include various areas across the UK. This strategic initiative addresses the legal requirements under CELEX 32014L0024.

This procurement process fosters significant opportunities for firms specialising in security equipment maintenance and support to expand their business portfolio, particularly within the framework of government contracts. SMEs within the IT and cybersecurity domains stand to benefit from engaging in such tenders, given that the project involves vendor support, firewall maintenance, and security licensing. Additionally, companies capable of providing competitive pricing for high-quality services are suitably positioned to thrive in similar limited procurement scenarios. KHIPU Networks Limited has been actively awarded the contract, showcasing its capacity to deliver upon such government requirements. This offers a notable precedent for comparable businesses looking to align services with public sector demands and grow their footprint in the UK regions specified.

## Notice

Next-Generation Firewalls, vendor support, maintenance, and security licensing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Services, G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework

### Procurement Information

Contract Start Date 1st March 2026. Contract End Date 28 Feb 2029. + 1 Year Extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036324-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | KEW GREEN |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036324-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org

## Provenance

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