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Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

07 Jul 2021 at 13:36

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2018 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a procurement process titled "Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure," aimed at acquiring services related to the development of virtual keyboard software. The tender is currently complete, with the procurement method being a direct single tender action below the threshold. The key dates include the tender period ending on 21 March 2018 and the contract period starting on 1 April 2018, with a duration of one year. The contract's delivery address is located in Luton, England, under the industry category of services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and backup solutions, to grow their businesses. Prospective suppliers had the chance to express interest through the University’s Procurement website and submit their tender returns. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in firewall security and virtual infrastructure solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a provider for: Lot 1 Firewall/security controls for Virtual Infrastructure Lot 2 Rapid backup/restore solution for Virtual Infrastructure These lots can be awarded individually or together. The University of Bedfordshire Terms and Conditions will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. Additional information: To be included in the bidder list you need to express an interest through the University's Procurement website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home You will then be able to download all the tender information, submit correspondence and your tender return.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b9cd434-3252-43c7-84fa-be078c5df483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3872da1-f805-496f-9518-8accc9d73c33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212522 - Virtual keyboard software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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