Tender

GB-Liverpool: TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Tender

02 Aug 2018 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of a Two Factor Authentication system, aimed at enhancing data security for staff and students. This initiative falls within the goods category and is classified under data security software packages (CPV code 48732000). The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30 August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 for a duration of two years, with a potential extension of one additional year. The project's geographical scope is the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £500,000, and a minimum value threshold of £100,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity solutions, to engage with a major academic institution. Companies that have expertise in developing or supplying data security software and those that can demonstrate robust protective measures against phishing and malware threats would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process may benefit not only experienced contractors but also newer entrants to the market, enhancing their prospects for growth in the evolving field of data security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

Notice Description

The University of Liverpool invites you to take part in a tender exercise for the supply of a Two Factor Authentication system for staff and students. The contract period shall be 2 years with an option to extend for a further year. The University has seen an increase in the use of compromised accounts due to phishing and malware attacks. To combat this threat it has been decided to implement a Two Factor Authentication system to further protect our users Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The tender documentation is located on the following web site https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and tender documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your tender as detailed in the document. The submitted tender will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria stated in the invitation to tender documents and companies may be invited to attend for interview as part of the process. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bc658fd-303f-4ee7-89ed-da65d9d23f7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba4cc21-95a6-4db8-908f-60db7a4edc45
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 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 LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Mr Chris Silker, Procurement manager
Contact Email
c.farrell@liv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01517942159

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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