Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support
BANK OF ENGLANDEstimated Value
£157,222 – £0
Deadline
21 April 2026
Published
15 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Provision of Firewall Hardware, Software and Support
AI Analysis
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The UK government is seeking a supplier to provide firewall hardware (physical security equipment), firewall software (protection programs), and ongoing technical support services. This is a technology infrastructure contract for network security.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Likely to require: relevant IT security certifications (such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, or vendor-specific qualifications)
- Likely to require: experience supporting UK government or public sector IT systems
- Likely to require: ability to meet government security standards and data protection regulations (GDPR, UK government security classifications)
- Likely to require: public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Likely to require: 24/7 or defined hours support capability for critical infrastructure
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply and install firewall hardware (physical security appliances)
- Provide firewall software licensing or subscription
- Deliver ongoing technical support and maintenance for the firewall systems
- Provide security patches and software updates
- Ensure 24/7 availability or defined support response times for incidents
- Train staff on firewall management and configuration (likely requirement)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the 'full tender documents' link or download section — the title alone doesn't specify quantities, model types, support response times, or contract duration. All these details will be in the full specification.
- 2Check the 'evaluation criteria' section carefully: suppliers are usually scored on price, technical capability, support quality, and security compliance. Understanding how points are awarded helps you pitch the right solution.
- 3Firewall contracts often include 'service level agreements' (SLAs) — these define how quickly the supplier must respond to problems (e.g. 'critical issues within 1 hour'). Make sure your business can meet these before bidding.
- 4Watch for 'transition and handover' requirements — government contracts often demand you take over from an existing supplier smoothly, sometimes at a specific date. Budget time and costs for this.
- 5Government IT contracts frequently require 'conformance to standards' like ISO 27001 (information security) or Cabinet Office approved supplier status. Check if these are mandatory or desirable.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger IT security firm as a subcontractor if you lack 24/7 support capacity — many government buyers accept subcontracted support as long as the prime contractor remains accountable. This lets you bid without building a full support team.
- Emphasize any 'social value' achievements in your bid: government contracts score bonus points for community benefits. Highlight apprenticeships, local employment, or partnerships with UK-based training providers in your proposal.
- Check if this is a 'framework' contract (long-term with multiple call-offs) or a single fixed-term deal. Frameworks are often lower-risk for suppliers — you're pre-approved but work comes in tranches — whereas single contracts demand you scale up quickly.
Award Details
Softcat PLC
£157,222
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
S3 Partners
1 contract wonlatest 7 Jul 2026ends 7 Jul 2027£31,813
total awarded
- 2
Preservica LTD
1 contract wonlatest 30 Jun 2026ends 20 Jun 2029£588,852
total awarded
S3 Partners is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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BANK OF ENGLANDKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
21 April 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
May 2029
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (35 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2029).
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