Tender

Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 18:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University," which falls under the Network system industry category. This procurement is located in Leicester, East Midlands, with specific address details provided as LE1 9BH, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1st October 2024 at 09:00 AM. The contract is scheduled to start on 25th November 2024 and will run until 24th November 2029. This tender represents a further competition against the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions (TTS) Framework and is only open to suppliers already on that framework. The procurement method is labelled as "Other," and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers proficient in Check Point firewall technology. The chosen supplier will provide a state-of-the-art firewall solution designed to enhance the university's cyber security measures, supporting their new campus network's secure digital services framework. Ideal candidates would be businesses specialising in IT software packages, hardware, and hardware installation services. This is an excellent opportunity for companies within the relevant framework to showcase their advanced technological capabilities and secure a long-term contract with a prestigious educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to tender incorporating our Specification, DMU reference 2002/24. DMU has been a Check Point customer for circa 25 years. During this period, we have used Check Point firewalls to successfully enhance our cyber security posture and enhance protection against external and internal threats. Our existing Check Point firewall was procured in 2018, with the current support & maintenance contract due to lapse mid-December 2024. DMU is also deploying a new campus network to support the growth of secure, digital services to our staff, students and visitors. This network's design has helped inform the requirements for a new next-generation firewall to be procured. DMU conducted some pre-market analysis at a 'technology' level in order to assess alternative firewall technologies available in our budgetary envelope. This included technical testing, a review of resource & existing capabilities and collaboration with Gartner specialist consultants. The decision has been made to continue to use Check Point firewall technology to protect DMU systems and leverage more of the technical capabilities and next generation Solution can deliver. DMU now wish to undertake a further competition at a supplier reseller level for the supply of this selected firewall technology. This decision has factored in the skillsets within the current technical support team, matters relating to business continuity, the existing contract expiration date and the budget available, both current & future. Full details of the University's Statement of Requirements (SoR) and other associated documents making up the complete DMU Specification can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home, DMU reference 2002/24. Additional information: This is a Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to Tender incorporating our Specification and all other information required by suppliers for completion of a Tender response, DMU reference 2002/24. All documentation relating to this opportunity can be found on the In-tend e-tendering portal, DMU Contract reference 2002/24, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home. Please note this represents a further competition against the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions (TTS) Framework and ONLY those suppliers present on that Framework are potentially eligible to tender for this particular procurement. Delivery Notes Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to tender incorporating our Specification, DMU reference 2002/24. All documents relating to this Tender opportunity and for completing / return by Tenderers, are published on the InTend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home under DMU Reference 2002/24. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0673da74-672e-4d0e-8c92-ac67475c50c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

44316400 - Hardware

48517000 - IT software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2029 Over 5 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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