Palo Alto Contract Variation
Coventry University
- Stage
-
Awardthe latest stage the buyer has published
- Buyer
-
Coventry University
- Supplier
-
CDW Ltdtaken from the supplier contact on the notice
- Value
-
£74.4Knet · GBP
- Awarded
-
7 Aug 2026the signed contract date on the notice
- End date
-
Not publishedNot published. This contract is not in Renewals.
- Varies
-
first published 28 Aug 2024. The variation notice extends the PA-3220 licence from the 2024 CDW award to hardware end of life.
- Where
-
West Midlands, Englandthe buyer's address on the notice
- First published
-
21 Aug 2026last seen 21 Aug 2026
What the buyer published
The PA3220 Palo Alto firewall licence bundle provides essential network security for Coventry University's Hudson site core business. Without the ability to renew the firewall licences under support, CU is potentially vulnerable to new cyberthreats 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). Leveraged renewal pricing and supplier negotiation by engaging with CDW and Palo Alto to secure incumbent renewal discounts and explore multi-year pricing protections, particularly ahead of EOL timelines. Retention of the bundled" Precision AI" subscription provides a cost effective alternative to purchasing individual security services separately. Alignment of contract term with lifecycle and ensuring the licensing term aligns with the firewall end-of-life date (31/08/2028) to avoid overpaying beyond usable service life. The best value for money has been secured utilising the incumbent contracted partner, CDW Limited. The cost and time of change would be a challenge if a competitive procurement exercise was conducted.