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FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 Nov 2021 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract titled "FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE" for the procurement of security software development services. The contract, valued at £172,000, supports an internet connectivity upgrade to enhance capacity up to 100Gb and is set for a duration of three years with two optional one-year extensions. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and will conclude on 31st October 2024. The procurement process was conducted via Crown Commercial Services under the framework RM6068, specifically Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services, within the South East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and related hardware services. Companies involved in IT and cybersecurity, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the contract and the substantial requirement for ongoing service, suppliers with experience in delivering robust firewall solutions and internet security enhancements are particularly encouraged to explore potential partnerships or bids for future related opportunities.

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Notice Title

FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE

Notice Description

UKAEA has a requirement two firewalls to support the internet connectivity upgrade to enable up to 100Gb.The contract will be in place for a maximum of five years 3+1+1 = 5 years. Please note this is an award notice only not a call to competition. The tender was run via Crown Commercial Services - RM6068: Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656a22e4-fab4-4d31-bd56-67c0442c2ce3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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