Award

Network Refresh - Firewalls

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process titled "Network Refresh - Firewalls", which focuses on computer-related services. This award stage contract involves replacing firewalls and is valued at £108,671.88. The procurement method used was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process has transitioned from the tender period, which ended on 9th July 2025, to the award stage, with the contract period running from 29th July 2025 to 3rd November 2030. This opportunity is located in Taunton, England, specifically for services in the technology industry category, with an emphasis on engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in computer-related services, particularly those familiar with supplying governmental bodies like Somerset Council. Businesses that can navigate framework agreements and present competitive offers in the context of a selective procurement method will be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Large companies specialising in IT infrastructure solutions, like the awarded entity, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, demonstrate the scale and capability needed to successfully deliver such projects within the public sector. SMEs are also encouraged to engage in these public contracts given their noted suitability, creating avenues for expanding their reach within governmental procurement networks.

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Notice Title

Network Refresh - Firewalls

Notice Description

Replacement of Firewalls at Somerset Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f75a852b-9234-4793-b87d-417c195adea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca33878d-f61c-49a3-ad9e-f1678ceca338
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,671 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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