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Checkpoint Firewalls and Support Services

University of Ulster

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23 Aug 2023 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster recently awarded a contract for "Checkpoint Firewalls and Support Services." This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on software maintenance and repair services. The tender was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 30th July 2021 and is valued at £433,322.16. The procurement process aimed to enhance the security checks on traffic entering the firewalls due to a high threat environment. Integrity Communications Limited, an SME, was selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender for "Checkpoint Firewalls and Support Services" by the University of Ulster presents opportunities for businesses specialized in software maintenance and repair services. Suppliers with experience in configuring Check Point Quantum for optimal integration with security products like SIEM and SOC are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, where Integrity Communications Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £395,000.00. Businesses looking to provide ongoing support for network firewalls and ensure seamless major version upgrades can benefit from engaging with the University of Ulster in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Checkpoint Firewalls and Support Services

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of Licensing of Check Point Quantum Firewalls and Support Services to the University.

Lot Information

Checkpoint Firewalls and Support Services

The University is seeking a partner (the Supplier) to provide support to the network team maintaining the campus firewalls. Support will include license renewals, highly responsive technical expertise to resolve technical problems, ensure seamless major version upgrades, provide bi-annual review and recommendations on best use of the firewall investment and support enabling any existing licensed capabilities which are not utilised to their full potential. Further, the Supplier should have experience of configuring Check Point Quantum for optimal configuration and integration with Security information and event management (SIEM) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) products.

Options: The Call-off Contract will be for 2 years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to an including 24 months.

Procurement Information

This call-off contract was awarded via a shortlisting exercise under the G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement Framework reference: RM1557.12. 2 suppliers were shortlisted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e048
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024741-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£828,322 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Integrity Communications Limited

Further Information

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