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Renewal of Information Security scanning solution

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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05 Jul 2021 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has initiated a tender process titled "Renewal of Information Security scanning solution," aimed at procuring scanners for computer use. This procurement, valued at £49,670.40, operates under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 29th June 2021 and is set to conclude on 19th July 2021. The emphasis on technical compatibility underscores the urgency of this procurement stage, having reached the award phase as of 28th June 2021, with the formal notice published on 5th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established companies specialising in computer hardware that can meet specific firewall requirements. Businesses proficient in providing integrated IT security solutions, particularly those experienced in dealing with compatibility across various hardware platforms such as Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco networks, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders. The focus on high-quality standards and urgency highlights the need for suppliers capable of delivering reliable products and services in a compressed timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Information Security scanning solution

Notice Description

The firewall software we use across the 4 sites (which cannot be easily changed as it would require many months of intensive work across the 4 sites) has a specific firewall hardware compatibility list for the server hardware it supports. The existing firewall hardware is nearing end of life but we need to have ongoing compatibility with the incoming/outgoing hardware/software platform, This system handles all incoming/outgoing (Internet) traffic at all 4 UKCEH sites (including all remote workers VPN connections) and it is critical that the right replacement hardware is purchased. This model of server is directly supported by the firewall manufacturer for use with the Checkpoint firewall software. The time required to request multiple tenders does not guarantee the hardware and software will be supported from other suppliers and involves considerable re-specifications and standards and especially so for compatibility with our existing Cisco network hardware that this will connect to. This is time we do not have within the team due to other high priority projects. Additional information: Compliant with 32(2)(b)(ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87c8bac5-c194-4899-a67e-f82b44997bcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1171084-2996-4841-9c2b-26792ce6444b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

30216110 - Scanners for computer use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2021 - 19 Jul 2021 30 days
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 CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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