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Award Notice for the Supply of Next Generation Firewall

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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02 Aug 2023 at 10:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has awarded a contract for the Supply of a Next Generation Firewall under the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £290,000, was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th July 2023, with the contract starting on 1st August 2023 and ending on 31st July 2026. The University of Chester is the buying organisation, located in Chester, England, under the industry category of network equipment.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses to grow their presence in providing network equipment services. Businesses well-suited to compete would include those able to supply networking equipment under a selective procurement method. The contract, procured from a framework agreement, can offer stability and a significant revenue stream for successful suppliers over the contract period from 2023 to 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for the Supply of Next Generation Firewall

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester seeking tenders for the Supply of a Next Generation Firewall under the Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework Agreement, Number: ITS2008NE using Lot 1 Networking Equipment Supply Only as members of NWUPC. As permitted under the framework University of Chester could appoint one provider to service this further competition, whilst reserving the right to not award at all. All values in this notice have been rounded up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab753099-e136-41eb-b778-f876975b9a07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25138be-24c7-484b-9e43-eb206cd79f12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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