Tender

20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

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Tender

21 Feb 2020 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a high-availability pair of Palo Alto 850 NG firewalls, as part of the "20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity". This tender falls within the goods sector, specifically for network equipment, with a total contract value of £44,000. The tender period is set to end on 9 March 2020, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2020 and run until 30 April 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for smaller enterprises to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cybersecurity solutions, particularly in the realm of network equipment and associated maintenance services. Companies that have experience with high-availability firewall systems, as well as those capable of offering ongoing support and installation services, would be well-suited to compete. Given the inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs in the suitability criteria, smaller firms are encouraged to engage with this opportunity to expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity

Notice Description

The University requires a high-availability pair of Palo Alto 850 NG firewalls, with hardware and software maintenance, telephone support and licenses for threat protection and URL filtering. Installation and configuration of this equipment will be done by the University. This is a one off Procurement exercise for the University with an ongoing (36 month) maintenance. This is an ERDF Funded Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72792ba9-a8f6-4a82-8830-4187bddd563b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02acde0b-1577-4fd2-9cfc-8ae986e257d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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