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3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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08 Apr 2022 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades" in the network infrastructure industry category. This contract, valued at £345,000, was established through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2022, with the contract period running from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 2025. This procurement is located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the potential for ongoing expansion and the option to extend for an additional two years. Companies that excel in firewall solutions, network upgrade services, and related technologies may find this tender to be a valuable avenue for growth, especially in strengthening their portfolio within the education sector.

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Notice Title

3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades

Notice Description

The University already has in place an estate of Fortinet Firewalls, there was a requirement for an expansion of this estate to maintain and enhance network protection. The contract will allow for ad-hoc expansions over the following 3 years with the option with the University to extend for a further 2 years. A further competition under the JISC Networking Framework agreement was used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f2e11c6-de05-41c0-b760-d44e7494a46b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe6f17-8d17-4589-8c8d-839e96626365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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