---
title: "Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807531"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807531

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall" was conducted by Social Security Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Dundee, UK. The procurement was classified under the "General public services" category and involved goods delivery within the UKM region. The process reached the award stage, culminating in a contract dated 15 August 2025, with an active status as of the same date. This procurement was executed using an open procedure, following the "Software Value Added Reseller Services Framework." The contract, with an initial value of 176,952.13 GBP, has the option to extend for one additional year, potentially raising the value to approximately 265,428.21 GBP excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly concerning web application firewalls. Large enterprises like Computacenter (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, can effectively cater to such contracts, utilising their capabilities to improve public sector cybersecurity infrastructures. Additionally, this contract involved subcontracting elements, with F5 contributing as a subcontractor, highlighting opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions and cyber defence to partner in such governmental projects. The open procurement method ensures a competitive edge for businesses adept in providing technologically advanced solutions, fostering growth and expansion into new market segments within public sector projects.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Provision of Web Application Firewall.. If the extension option is taken up the total 3 year contract value could rise to an estimated cost of 265428.21 GBP Ex VAT.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of this contract for up to 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538388 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 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 | £176,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538388

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538388
  Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall - Social Security Scotland - S/25/017 - Provision of Web Application Firewall

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807531
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot

## Provenance

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