Award

Corporate Firewall Replacement via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Mar 2023 at 10:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of corporate firewalls via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The procurement is for network infrastructure goods in the Network infrastructure industry category. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £242,838.18. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2028.

This tender by the Durham County Council offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, and those specialised in network infrastructure products and services. The contract involves the supply of network security software packages via a selected procurement method. Businesses based in the North East region of the United Kingdom, offering relevant products and services, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses may contact Christine Little at Durham County Council for more information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Firewall Replacement via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework

Notice Description

The organisation's main corporate firewalls are now end of life and will not be issued any further security patches. Replacement firewalls are required to main security and network operability. We've discussed our environment with experts and have decided to purchase x2 Fortinet 1800F firewalls which will operate in high availability mode. We also require support for 5 years and on-site engineer time to assist with migration. To maintain continuity with other system elements, a direct award has been conducted via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afc4c8a0-1ea1-4c9d-b791-60fe6cee424f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27269436-5e68-43ef-8e4c-ec080d503181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Little
Contact Email
christine.little@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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