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Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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22 Feb 2023 at 23:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board has awarded a contract for the “Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution” to British Telecommunications. The contract value is GBP 109,577.76, with a contract period running from February 17, 2023, to February 16, 2028. This procurement opportunity falls under the CPV classification for Network equipment and Software package and information systems. The tender process was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender deadline on February 8, 2023.

This award by the Northern Lighthouse Board presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in providing Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer end-to-end proposals for firewall and proxy server replacements are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Businesses in the goods category, particularly in the network equipment and software domain, can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and capabilities in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution

Notice Description

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solution the scope of requirements are as follows: NLB has approximately 250 users, a head office in Edinburgh, a base in Oban, with three further satellite offices in Inverness, Orkney, and Shetland. There is a 1Gbps Internet link in our Edinburgh and Oban offices, with a 1Gbps VPN link between them, while each satellite office has a simple 50Mbps ADSL connection direct to the Internet. All our computers and servers have anti-virus endpoint protection with anti-malware protection software installed. We are looking for an end-to-end proposal to replace the current firewalls and proxy server in our Edinburgh and Oban offices with a modern Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6141075-3886-4bb1-91ee-285bfb4eaf85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,577 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,577 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2023 - 16 Feb 2028 Over 5 years
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
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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