Palo Alto Contract Variation

Title

Palo Alto Contract Variation

Stage

award, contract

Buyer

Coventry University

Buyer id

GB-FTS-76780

Status

complete

Category

goods

CPV

48000000

CPV in words

Software package and information systems

Estimated value

not on file

Currency

not on file

Released

2026-08-21T17:11:02+01:00

Tenders close

not on file

Contract starts

not on file

Contract ends

not on file

Procedure

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Description

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.

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-06e9f8

• CDW LIMITED (company), by the party id in the notice · uk companies house, read 2026-10-04

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Find a Tender (UK above-threshold notices) (UK Cabinet Office, Find a Tender Service), pages.json, sha256 3fa091d38652, published 2026-10-04

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