Award

Checkpoint Firewall Purchase

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE

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Award

18 Nov 2021 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Intellectual Property Office, which is based in Newport, Wales. The tender titled "Checkpoint Firewall Purchase" was initiated to procure mainframe hardware valued at £280,710.25. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 27th August 2021, with the contract starting on 7th September 2021 and scheduled to conclude on 6th September 2023. The award notice was published on 18th November 2021, indicating the process has been completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and hardware sectors, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity solutions and network infrastructure. Companies that can supply comprehensive firewall technologies and related services are well-positioned to compete. Given that large-scale suppliers were involved in this tender, smaller businesses should also consider forming partnerships or consortia to enhance their capability and competitiveness in future procurements similar to this one.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Firewall Purchase

Notice Description

Provision of new Checkpoint estate hardware and firmware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ae6188-1c86-49fd-8a14-9264efd7cb71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,710 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2021 - 6 Sep 2023 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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