Tender

Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing.

BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )

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Tender

04 Dec 2018 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, has initiated a tender process for support services related to F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances. This opportunity falls within the computer equipment and supplies industry, specifically focusing on computer support services. The tender was published on 4 December 2018, and the submission deadline is set for 18 December 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence from 19 December 2018 and is expected to run until 20 December 2018, with an option to extend for one additional year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow their business in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in support for security appliances and systems. Providers that can offer next business day service cover and have experience in SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio but also enhances their visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing.

Notice Description

This is a below OJEU request for Quote process Quotation for a Support Contract for Two Years + 1 Year Option to extend FOR THE PROVISION OF: Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing. BCH will require Next Business Day Service Cover for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0102f66-faca-493c-a6da-9b9f0aec4368
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

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