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2425-37-DTS-RLD Palo Alto Firewall 2025 renewal

Sheffield Hallam University · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:04.

Opportunity overview

The procurement of Palo Alto software package with maintenance was conducted via the Jisc Network Solutions Framework (Lot 5). Tender documents were issued to all suppliers on the lot. Only one tender response was received from Khipu Networks Ltd, which met all stated requirements. The contract was awarded to Khipu Networks Ltd.

Awarded to

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Khipu Network Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£271.2k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
23 Jun 2025
Award ID
035226-2025-2425-37-DTS-RLD-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 5218573
Location
Hampshire, UKE32, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

  • Scope of Requirements Device-Specific Subscriptions & Support 1 Palo Alto Online Support Portal • General Support Coverage (All Devices) • 24x7x365 Support via: Telephone, Email, and Remote Access • Next Business Day (NBD) hardware replacement (where applicable) • Quarterly service reviews • Access to major and minor software updates and content releases 2 PA-5250 (2 units in HA Pair) • 24x7x365 Support • Advanced Threat Prevention Subscription • PAN-DB Advanced URL Filtering Subscription 3 PA-850 (4 units in 2 HA Pairs) • 24x7x365 Support • Global Protect Subscription 4 PA-820 LAB (2 units in HA Pair) • Lab Unit Service Bundle, including: • Advanced Threat Prevention • Advanced DNS Security • PAN-DB Advanced URL Filtering • Global Protect • Advanced WildFire • Advanced SD-WAN • Standard Support 5 Panorama 25 (Central Management) 24x7x365 Support for 25 devicesValue not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2425-37-DTS-RLD
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
The contract was awarded via a mini-competition under the Jisc framework agreement, which was established following a compliant, advertised procedure. this was done in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award followed the framework's rules and is therefore lawful and compliant.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Description
Scope of Requirements Device-Specific Subscriptions & Support 1 Palo Alto Online Support Portal • General Support Coverage (All Devices) • 24x7x365 Support via: Telephone, Email, and Remote Access • Next Business Day (NBD) hardware replacement (where applicable) • Quarterly service reviews • Access to major and minor software updates and content releases 2 PA-5250 (2 units in HA Pair) • 24x7x365 Support • Advanced Threat Prevention Subscription • PAN-DB Advanced URL Filtering Subscription 3 PA-850 (4 units in 2 HA Pairs) • 24x7x365 Support • Global Protect Subscription 4 PA-820 LAB (2 units in HA Pair) • Lab Unit Service Bundle, including: • Advanced Threat Prevention • Advanced DNS Security • PAN-DB Advanced URL Filtering • Global Protect • Advanced WildFire • Advanced SD-WAN • Standard Support 5 Panorama 25 (Central Management) 24x7x365 Support for 25 devices

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
70%
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
30%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Sheffield

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE32

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10005790
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S11WB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
City Campus

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
10005790
Scheme
GB-UKPRN
Legal Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Contact

Name
Yayra Hlordzi
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-5218573
Name
Khipu Network Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE32
Locality
Hampshire
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
5218573
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Khipu Network Limited
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-4485
Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 1WB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheffield Hallam University

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
035226-2025-2425-37-DTS-RLD-1
Title
PALO ALTO FIREWALL 2025
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-5218573
Name
Khipu Network Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
035226-2025-2425-37-DTS-RLD-1
Title
PALO ALTO FIREWALL 2025
Status
active
Award ID
035226-2025-2425-37-DTS-RLD-1
Date Signed
24 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
271,178.77
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S11WB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE32

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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