---
title: "PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807456"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807456

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions" tender, managed by Perth & Kinross Council, has reached the award stage. This contract involves the provision of firewall hardware, support, and subscriptions under a five-year agreement, with the procurement falling under the services category. With the procurement method being a restricted procedure, the process was conducted selectively. Perth & Kinross Council, located in the UKM77 region, serves as the buying organisation. The contract had its completion status marked as active from 24 June 2025, with an awarded value of £201,472.25.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in information technology infrastructure and support services, particularly those experienced in firewall and network security solutions. The awarded supplier, KHIPU Networks Ltd., showcases the potential for large-scale suppliers to engage in such procurement processes. Businesses operating within the digital workplace solutions sector, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive hardware and consultancy services, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract exemplifies the demand for specialised IT services within regional or local government contracts, promoting further expansion opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions for a 5 year period

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions for a 5 year period; contract includes firewall hardware, subscriptions, and implementation/consultancy services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537107 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £201,472 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537107

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537107
  PKC12970 Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions - Provision of Firewalls, Support and Subscriptions for a 5 year period

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807456

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