CWC26012MW - Virtual Firewalls

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    "description": "Wolverhampton City Council are seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the provision of a multi-tenanted firewall solution to replace our current estate of 10 dedicated firewall pairs. The objective is to consolidate and modernize our perimeter security infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, reduce management overhead, and enhance our security posture.\nThe purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for the consolidation of 10 physical pairs of Firewalls.\nThe PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.\nIf you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com\nPreliminary Market Engagement Closing Date - 12 noon on the 12th February 2026\nClarifications Closing Date - 9th February 2026\nDemonstrations/Clarifications Meetings - TBC",
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        "description": "Wolverhampton City Council are seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the provision of a multi-tenanted firewall solution to replace our current estate of 10 dedicated firewall pairs. The objective is to consolidate and modernize our perimeter security infrastructure to improve operational efficiency, reduce management overhead, and enhance our security posture.\nThe purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for the consolidation of 10 physical pairs of Firewalls.\nThe PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market.\nIf you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com\nPreliminary Market Engagement Closing Date - 12 noon on the 12th February 2026\nClarifications Closing Date - 9th February 2026\nDemonstrations/Clarifications Meetings - TBC"
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