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Palo Alto Renewal of Hardware Support and Maintenance

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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19 Aug 2021 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Palo Alto Renewal of Hardware Support and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category and is located in England. The contracting authority requires support for their existing Palo Alto systems for a further 12 months, with a contract period commencing on 31 August 2021 and ending on 31 August 2022. The tender, which had a value of £219,653.24, was awarded through a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2 August 2021, and the award announcement was made on 17 August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in hardware support and maintenance services. Companies that can offer reliable technical support and maintenance solutions for cybersecurity systems will be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. With the increasing focus on digital security, this contract highlights the demand for innovative service providers in the public procurement space, enabling business growth and collaboration with major government departments.

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Notice Title

Palo Alto Renewal of Hardware Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

DWP uses Palo Alto to Support SDX and provide a secure gateway, DWP have a requirement to continue to utilise them going forward for a further 12 months and therefore need to renew Hardware Support and Maintenance for the period 31/08/21-31/08/22.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a992d11d-2374-4e03-a82d-29cb38a61b61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dba098-f48b-44e0-b159-4d3a10c6c8e9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,653 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,653 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 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
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

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