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Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD" was conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University, located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under network equipment with a total value of £500,000, aimed to replace the university's perimeter firewall to enhance security by the end of March 2018. The procurement method employed was classified as 'Other', with the tender period officially concluding on 19th January 2018, while the contract was set to run from 28th February 2018 to 27th February 2021.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors, specifically those specialising in network security solutions. Companies capable of providing network security boundary devices will find significant potential for growth by participating in similar future tenders. The focus on improved and industry-standard network security services presents an appealing avenue for firms seeking to secure lucrative contracts with public sector entities like universities.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD

Notice Description

The aim of this tender process is to ensure that the Universities perimeter firewall is replaced with an appropriate system by the end of March 2018. This will allow for the implementation of improved/industry standard network security services, via network security boundary devices. Therefore greatly enhancing our current security posture, and mitigating the vast majority of external threats from infiltrating our network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2021 3-4 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
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Natalie Love
Contact Email
n.love@mmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 247 1872

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESTER
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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