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Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Nov 2023 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation" in the services industry category. The tender involved the activation and implementation of Next Generation Firewall features, complying with DWP security and policy standards. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, with a total contract value of 873,767 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions was October 13, 2023, with the award being granted to Cybernetica Solutions Ltd.

This tender opportunity for optimising virtual gateways and implementing NGFW features can benefit businesses in the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network solutions would be well-suited to compete due to the contract's emphasis on compliance and security standards set by the Department for Work and Pensions. The contract provides a significant opportunity for selected businesses to grow their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with a prominent government department in London, England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation

Notice Description

Completion of the optimisation for the virtual gateways, activating and implementing the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) features, ensuring compliance with DWP security and policy standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1e1a5e4-03ce-45f5-8389-2f7241819c9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e52fc44-cd12-4309-b0e5-f889c9aff83f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£873,767 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERNETICA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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