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STFC NQCC 3rd Party Access Network

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2024 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract titled "STFC NQCC 3rd Party Access Network" for the provision of Fortinet 100F firewalls and switch stack to upgrade the network at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) within STFC. The procurement classified under the "Network upgrade" industry category was completed with an award value of £229,904.05. The contract, awarded to Ogel IT Ltd on 11th November 2024, spans from 14th November 2024 to 1st November 2027. The main procurement category is goods, and the process included locations such as the UK and other specified regions worldwide. The procurement method was specified as "Other -", and the tender period concluded on 11th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in network infrastructure and security to expand their portfolio by participating in government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given their suitability for this type of procurement. Companies that specialise in IT network solutions and have the capability to support or supply Fortinet security systems will find this tender especially relevant to their expertise. Partnering with a large contracting authority like UK Research & Innovation helps businesses elevate their reputation and gain valuable experience in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STFC NQCC 3rd Party Access Network

Notice Description

Provision of Fortinet 100F firewalls and switch stack to provide a 3rd party access network for the NQCC within STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64ee5001-5186-4b4f-9bf2-56bbb26b0802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211dc7da-7491-4be5-a5f1-b8f945dfcf21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,904 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,904 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2027 2-3 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OGEL IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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