Award

Firewalls

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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01 Apr 2022 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of firewalls, with the contract awarded for a total value of £504,717.48. This procurement falls under the industry category of network routers and aims to enhance the university's network infrastructure. The contract period runs from 2 March 2022 to 1 March 2023. The procurement method applied was a selective call-off from the JISC "Network Equipment" framework, and the tendering phase ended on 1 March 2022, prior to the award date of 2 April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and related services, particularly those capable of providing advanced firewall technologies. Companies with expertise in wide area network services would find this tender especially relevant. As the University of Sunderland is a large educational institution, firms that can deliver solid solutions for educational environments may particularly thrive, establishing a beneficial relationship while contributing to the enhancement of the university’s technological capabilities.

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Notice Title

Firewalls

Notice Description

Direct award based on JISC "Network Equipment" framework - Palo Alto lot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c07a03-2d68-45de-8466-f466486700a9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32413100 - Network routers

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,717 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,717 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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