Award

Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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08 Aug 2019 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was completed by The University of Birmingham for the procurement titled "Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the local area network services category and took place in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period spans from 28th March 2018 to 28th March 2023. The total contract value was £162,095.64, while the minimum value was £123,770.92. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT infrastructure sector, particularly for those specialising in networking solutions, hardware supply, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant as they can leverage the conditions of this tender. Businesses that have experience in local area network services and can provide innovative, cost-efficient solutions would be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement Firewall equipment and services. Three quotation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdb0fcba-1c5c-4980-b0c4-a1f69fa450e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd7b34-4a84-4d0a-b2f0-d61cec0d4147
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72710000 - Local area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,095 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,770 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2023 Over 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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