# Palo Alto Firewall Hardware & Licences Renewal

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Coventry University](/buyers/coventry-university/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [CDW Limited](/contract-winners/cdw/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £200,281
- Tender value: £200,281
- Award date: 17 August 2024
- Published: 28 August 2024
- Contract start: 17 August 2024
- Contract end: 25 August 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 1dbb8c03-bd2d-4202-ae76-5901c16f54ee-780260
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ae56828-50b7-4308-b03a-659b331134f8

## Description

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 \(facing the internet\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dbb8c03-bd2d-4202-ae76-5901c16f54ee-780260)