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UOW891 - Firewall Replacement - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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31 Jan 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has successfully completed the procurement process for a firewall replacement, classified under Network system (CPV 32427000) and associated with network upgrades and routers. This award process, conducted through a restrictive procedure, concluded its tender phase on 3rd November 2023. The awarded contract period commences on 1st December 2023 and extends until 29th November 2028, providing a significant five-year implementation timeline. The project, identified as UOW891, addresses a broad delivery scope, including locations in the United Kingdom and internationally.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the networking and IT services industry, particularly those capable of delivering advanced network system solutions. Companies with expertise in network upgrades and robust firewall systems could leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities and gain strategic visibility within the higher education sector. Although the contract has been awarded to European Electronique, similar upcoming tenders could be commercially beneficial for firms specialising in network security and infrastructure upgrades, promoting business growth through significant, long-term federal engagements.

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Notice Title

UOW891 - Firewall Replacement - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is looking to implement a replacement Firewall solution, using Lot 3 of the Networking - HE, Supply & Services 2 HENSS2 - ITS2008NE Framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a64d6c56-d425-472b-9f3c-8aaaa6ba020b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e194cd7-fe8e-4493-bed6-2bf3aaee84c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 29 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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