Core Data Centre Firewall Replacement

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · awarded 20 June 2025

Who

Buyer	HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WINCHESTER
Supplier	Virgin Media Business Limited
Category	goods
Classification	IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support CPV 72000000
Notice published	30 July 2025

What it is for

The current HCC Data Centre Core Firewalls reach end of life on 31/12/2025. The goal of this procurement was to deliver a cost effective & supportable core firewall platform for at least 5 years in line with the IT strategic network roadmap, and account for potential future options to support this firewall solution, if they are required at any point throughout the contract term. There are Palo Alto Firewalls already in use in the HCC Data Centre and Disaster Recovery site. Therefore, it was agreed that Palo Alto Firewalls should be procured to ensure integration with existing infrastructure and internal HCC technical experience Expected benefits are: • Maintain security compliance • Consolidates technology • Reduces vendor sprawl • Reduced system complexity • Reduced support overheads Additional information: This contract was called off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework - Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

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