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Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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26 Apr 2021 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls" within the networks industry category. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender, involved a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £1,335,741.84, has a duration from 11 March 2021 to 10 March 2024. The tender period concluded on 3 March 2021, and the awarded contract has been granted to Computacenter (UK) Ltd. The DWP is located at Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool, England.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firewall hardware orchestration and threat analysis technologies. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that offer innovative solutions in cybersecurity and network management could find this procurement particularly appealing. With the increasing demand for secure digital infrastructures, those that can demonstrate capability in scaling services to meet enhanced traffic needs would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Secure Boundary Next Generation Firewalls

Notice Description

The DWP is experiencing an increase in demand for services provided by its Secure Digital Xchange infrastructure, this has meant the need to find ways to increase capacity to support increased traffic traversing the DWP estate. The proposed solution is procure Next Generation Firewall Hardware Orchestration Platform, With On-premise Threat Analysis Capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f43efc31-9666-477e-8aa1-6fa66213180a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f213b396-ec42-4935-8d78-7cab39f2b436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,335,741 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,335,741 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2021 - 10 Mar 2024 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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