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DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2025 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government, has awarded a contract for the provision of firewall hardware under the title "DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware." This contract falls under the industry category of network equipment and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 25th March 2025, with the contract being signed earlier on 11th March 2025. This procurement was carried out without competition due to the absence of competitive alternatives and was executed directly below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and is set to end on 25th March 2026, with an overall value of £15,182.76.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network and cybersecurity equipment. Companies capable of providing innovative and technical network solutions would find such contracts beneficial for business growth. The procurement process was specifically tailored for UK-based suppliers, with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd being identified as the suitable supplier. This contract supports further expansion and credibility within the public sector market, particularly for businesses with expertise in firewall hardware and related network security solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Firewall Hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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