---
title: "Firewall Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801939"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801939.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2025-06-23"
---

# Firewall Upgrade

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801939

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Fife College, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a "Firewall Upgrade" under the education category in Dunfermline, Scotland (postal code KY11 8DY). This tender, identified as FC-2025-0015, was conducted using an open procurement procedure as part of the JISC Network Equipment Framework. Key details include the contract award date of 23rd May 2025, with a direct award made to KHIPU Networks Ltd, reflecting the completion status of this service-related process.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network security solutions and IT services. Companies with expertise in Palo Alto firewall appliances and allied technologies would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement highlights a value of £166,465.11, showcasing a substantial investment that could bolster the growth of businesses within the IT infrastructure industry. Large-scale suppliers or those holding positions on existing frameworks like JISC would be particularly well-positioned to engage successfully with similar future tenders.

## Notice

Upgrade of Palo Alto Firewall solution including; Palo Alto firewall appliances, subscriptions and support. Direct Award via the JISC Network Equipment Framework Lot 7.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to the first ranked supplier on the JISC Network Equipment Framework Lot 7 - Palo Alto and equivalent.. Contract Awarded 23rd May 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533099 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 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 | £166,465 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533099

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533099
  Firewall Upgrade - Upgrade of Palo Alto Firewall solution including; Palo Alto firewall appliances, subscriptions and support. Direct Award via the JISC Network Equipment Framework Lot 7.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://fife.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801939

## Provenance

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