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Network and Server support including security and resilience

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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01 Nov 2021 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Network and Server support including security and resilience." This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11 August 2021. The contract itself commenced on 1 October 2021 and will continue until 30 September 2024. The service is expected to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in network management and software development. Companies that offer consulting services related to IT security and resilience would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the increasing demand for robust IT infrastructure and support services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a viable chance to engage in future opportunities with authorities looking for capable suppliers in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network and Server support including security and resilience

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a contract for Network and Server support including security and resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37e94e59-7b03-482d-b9ba-bdaebc7d1b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38fc5b0a-8ef5-43cc-b8b8-68a33008ffe3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

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

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Shuvham Bhandari
Contact Email
bhandaris@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11899384739

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLR NETWORK

Further Information

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