Award GB FTS

Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal

Coventry University

Stage: Award

the latest stage the buyer has published
Buyer: Coventry University
Supplier: CDW Limited

named in the award notice
Value: £200K

net · GBP
Awarded: 16 Aug 2024

the signed contract date on the notice
End date: For subscribers only
Varied by: Palo Alto Contract Variation

first published 21 Aug 2026. The variation notice extends the PA-3220 licence from the 2024 CDW award to hardware end of life.
First published: 28 Aug 2024

last seen 28 Aug 2024

What the buyer published

The PA5250 Palo Alto firewall provides essential network security for Coventry University's core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyber threats or exploits such as hacking attempts, ransomware and viruses. The firewall needs to dynamically update its signatures every 30 minutes to provide robust protection at the perimeter (facing the internet). This is a direct award to the Supplier against the Health Trust Europe Framework on the basis that only the winning supplier can provide the advantageous cost terms.

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History of this contract

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◌ Planning none

◌ Tender none

● Award on record

● End date For subscribers only

Why we call this Network security

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Network security Firewalls, web and email filtering, VPN and secure access, and their management.

Licence and subscription renewals A renewal of a security product licence or subscription.

Multi-service and framework contracts A framework or call-off contract that many buyers can use.