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Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support - AWARD

LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE

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23 May 2025 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Lincolnshire Police, focusing on the award for a Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support for its Digital Forensic Unit. The procurement falls under the services category with a primary industry classification of Software package and information systems. The project is located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, with delivery extending to regions including British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement method classified as "Other -" has progressed to the Award stage with an active status as of 23 May 2025. The contract, valued at £24,421.54, is set to commence on 1 June 2025 and will conclude by 31 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those providing security-related solutions such as firewall upgrades and ongoing software support. Although it is not explicitly geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses like BT Group plc—which successfully secured the contract—are well-suited to meet the requirements. Companies with expertise in data security, compliance, and networking software packages may also find growth opportunities in executing complex contracts for police or governmental digital infrastructure upgrades.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firewall Upgrade and Ongoing Support - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of a security Firewall upgrade for systems within Lincolnshire Police's Digital Forensic Unit and 4 years ongoing Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26040ec-13ae-403c-8788-24398ee1d356
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48170000 - Compliance software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48621000 - Mainframe operating system software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48730000 - Security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,421 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 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
LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
__
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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