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title: "Data Centre Firewall Replacement 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Data Centre Firewall Replacement 2025

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac39

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sheffield Hallam University involves the replacement of existing data centre firewall infrastructure under the title "Data Centre Firewall Replacement 2025". Classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV: 48000000), this project is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE32 region. The tender was completed successfully with the contract being awarded on 24th March 2026 to KHIPU Networks Limited via a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract, valued at GBP 611,533.58, encompasses the design, supply, installation, configuration, testing, and transition from legacy systems with a primary focus on enhancing network security and compliance with relevant standards.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network security solutions, firewall technologies, and IT infrastructure upgrades. With a focus on implementing scalable and advanced firewall solutions, enterprises adept in providing cutting-edge technology, alongside an understanding of regulatory compliance, stand in a strong position to benefit. Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT consultancy, particularly those experienced with data centre projects, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and offers growth potential in the government procurement sector.

## Notice

This project involves the replacement of existing data centre firewall infrastructure to enhance network security, resilience, and performance. The initiative will procure and implement a modern, scalable firewall solution that supports current and future business needs, including improved threat protection, traffic management, and compliance with security standards. The scope includes design, supply, installation, configuration, testing, and transition from legacy systems with minimal service disruption.

### Procurement Information

This award is lawful under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract has been awarded via a compliant framework agreement that permits direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052257-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £611,533 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052257-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.shu.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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