Award

Firewalls Refresh

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

29 Apr 2021 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Firewalls Refresh" project, which involves providing firewall software for internal networks. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Networking software, was valued at £1,576,746.12 and primarily served the goods category. The contract period commenced on 15th November 2019 and will conclude on 14th November 2022, with the procurement process executed via a limited method featuring competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender was last published on 29th April 2021, confirming that the award status is currently active.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, cybersecurity, and software development, to engage with a substantial public sector buyer. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete due to the suitability provisions in place, which support their participation. As the contract relates to essential infrastructure, companies capable of delivering reliable and innovative networking solutions will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their business with the Department for Education and potentially other public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Firewalls Refresh

Notice Description

Firewall software for internal DfE networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-428becc2-2d3c-4f07-8270-79f69880ff70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fed579-cea0-4e5e-b5f3-d4eb1ae7ffb6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,576,746 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,576,746 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2019 - 14 Nov 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 7RA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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