Firewall and Associated Security Services Procurement - Ireland

Irish registered charity IWA seeks to procure a modern firewall solution and associated services to replace aging infrastructure across 45 firewall units at multiple locations. The solution must support a cloud-first digital transformation strategy with hybrid cloud and distributed workforce capabilities, protecting on-premises networks, cloud resources, and SaaS applications. Key requirements include support for corporate and BYOD devices, advanced threat detection using AI and machine learning, zero-trust and least-privilege security principles, and GDPR compliance. The solution must be scalable and cost-effective for a charity with resource constraints, while supporting diverse user types including staff, contractors, students, volunteers, and guests. Suppliers should demonstrate expertise in modern firewall technologies, hybrid security architectures, and managed services that strengthen security posture while maintaining network performance and compliance.