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Firewall Contract

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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29 Mar 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the procurement of CheckPoint firewall appliances. The contract has a value of £158,327.18 in GBP and falls under the services category. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc. The contract period is from 16th March 2023 to 15th June 2024.

This tender for firewall services at the Preston campus presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of IT security solutions and services. With a focus on Cyber Essentials Plus adherence, companies with expertise in infrastructure security would be well-suited to compete. The University of Central Lancashire, acting as the buying organisation, aims to enhance its IT services through this procurement process, creating space for growth and collaboration in the cybersecurity sector.

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Notice Title

Firewall Contract

Notice Description

CheckPoint firewall appliances as part of our infrastructure security and delivery of core IT services throughout Preston campus and its Internet facing services ensuring adherence to Cyber Essentials Plus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6daf79c8-6ef1-4e47-aa97-3febe840fb2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aaa97b-20e6-4633-be39-de2a0372f738
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,327 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,327 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2023 - 15 Jun 2024 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Graham Fox
Contact Email
gfox2@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
00000000

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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