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Fortigate Firewall Maintenance Renewal Support 2024 - 2025

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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06 Nov 2024 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a selective procurement process to renew its Fortigate Firewall Maintenance Support for the period covering 2024 to 2025. This tender, categorised under Information Technology Services, was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 281,879.46, covers services to be delivered in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT), with the contract period running from 6 August 2024 to 1 August 2025. The award was made to Prolinx Limited, an SME based in Oxfordshire, with the award date noted as 7 August 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering support and maintenance for firewall systems. SMEs like Prolinx Limited, which won the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes, especially when they can leverage existing framework agreements. Companies offering high-quality technical support and having a scalable service model will find such tenders beneficial for expanding their client base in the public sector. The emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the suitability criteria also indicates a welcoming environment for smaller businesses to participate and grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortigate Firewall Maintenance Renewal Support 2024 - 2025

Notice Description

Fortigate Firewall Maintenance Renewal Support 2024 - 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49cac809-511c-4b46-a431-cfafb4565543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe54ee4-5ea6-4c1f-87ad-aa7f181fedbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,879 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,879 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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