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Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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01 Oct 2024 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham (UKG31), has concluded the procurement process titled "Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement process, which has reached the contract award stage, involved a limited procurement method where the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition. The tender process began under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) network RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 6 (Education). The contract, valued at £1,950,000 GBP, was signed on 30th September 2024, with Trustmarque Solutions Limited identified as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those experienced with educational sectors. While the contract was awarded under a limited procurement method, highlighting the efficiency and specific needs of Aston University, businesses that can demonstrate value in price and specialised IT solutions would find similar opportunities valuable for growth. Companies that aim to strengthen their portfolio in network upgrades, security enhancements, and IT consulting for educational institutions should consider pursuing similar contracts to scale and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade

Notice Description

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

Procurement Information

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031322-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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