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RES/IT - Palo Alto and Cisco Licences, Maintenance and Support (Network Services 2 - RM3808)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2023 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Palo Alto and Cisco licences, maintenance, and support (Network Services 2 - RM3808). The contract, valued at £189,853.57, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 28th February 2023. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2024, offering opportunities in IT services relating to consulting, software development, and Internet support in the United Kingdom.

This tender by Bristol City Council presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector focusing on network infrastructure. Businesses that specialise in network services, software development, and IT consulting would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period of one year allows for consistent service provision and partnership building with the council. The award to Virgin Media Business Limited highlights the potential for large-scale suppliers to engage in collaboration with public sector organisations in Bristol.

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Notice Title

RES/IT - Palo Alto and Cisco Licences, Maintenance and Support (Network Services 2 - RM3808)

Notice Description

Provision of Palo Alto/Cisco Licences, Maintenance & Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-367ac54e-d018-4cf5-8b73-f33634e262d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57a37a-863e-4da2-b293-10e56a3185d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,853 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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