Tender

Firewall Support and Maintenance

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester is seeking suppliers for "Firewall Support and Maintenance" services. This tender falls under the industry category of Security Software Package (CPV 48730000) with additional categories including IT services (CPV 72000000). The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, and the process will follow an open procedure below the threshold. The services are required to comply with robust security technologies and methods, and must seamlessly integrate with existing university infrastructure across the Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses. The procurement process is active as of 12 November 2024, with submissions due by 12 December 2024 at 17:00 (5pm). The contract is expected to start on 31 December 2024 and end on 31 December 2029. The total contract value is indicated as £0.01 GBP, suggesting it is more about qualification and accreditation of potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in network security, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The project requires a provider with proven experience in implementing high-security solutions in the Higher Education Institution (HEI) sector, familiar with 24/7/365 operational requirements and capable of aligning with standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Businesses providing robust firewall solutions, with a strong track record in seamless integration and maintenance of network infrastructures, would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Chichester is seeking suppliers who have the capability to provide the next iteration of the University's Firewall. The current provision is based on Palo Alto, and although this is not a given, we anticipate that new services must be able to integrate seamlessly with our estate and various interconnected services. Our services are protected by (and need to be compliant with) common security technologies and methods, including delineated VLANs, Role Based Access, Insider Protection / Firewalling, Multi Factor Authentication, Mobile Device Management and a Virtual Private Network for off-site access. Our infrastructure uses a private dark fibre to connect our two data centres, (one on each of the Chichester and Bognor Regis Campuses) each with a JISC internet connection. The University currently employs two Palo Alto PA-3250 firewalls, with one located on each of its campuses. They leverage Application Filtering, Threat Protection, Cloud based malware protection, SSL decryption and inspection, anti-virus protection, client VPN and user identification to maintain a strong network perimeter for the University's sensitive data. The University is amongst the first of HEIs to achieve institution wide ISO27001, and also has Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation, where this is required (with additional security protocols) for Defence Contactor work. We would expect our Firewall partners to embrace these standards, to recognise their role in our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to work collaboratively with our excellent and highly committed team to maintain, enhance and constantly improve our Security Operations Centre. The University cannot contemplate business interruption - all systems operate 24/7/365. Any new or altered system(s) must be familiar and proven in the HEI sector and must be capable of seamless implementation. The University has limited opportunity to disrupt its workflows, as recruitment, retention, and the cycle of the academic year leaves no part of the year when a system can be taken off-line to be replaced, in part or in full. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 12th December 2024 at 17:00, (5pm) to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6a87f5-9632-41c3-b742-f48276d3db96
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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