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Check Point Equipment and Support

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), which is located at 21 Cowbridge Road E, Cardiff. The tender titled "Check Point Equipment and Support" falls within the goods category and relates to the acquisition of two Check Point logging appliances and two management servers, essential for managing operational risks after a recent network incident. This procurement is in the award stage, with a contract value of £210,000, signed on 14th December 2021, and notable for being a direct award under Regulation 32(b)(ii) of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as the specific technical requirements limit competition to a single supplier, Sep2 Limited.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT products and services, particularly those with expertise in Check Point technologies and network management systems. Companies that provide software solutions, support services, or system integration in the IT sector may find this a lucrative avenue for growth, especially those already positioned to meet the specific needs articulated by DHCW. Participation in such tenders can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector, leveraging unique technical skills and established partnerships.

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Notice Title

Check Point Equipment and Support

Notice Description

DHCW requires two (2) Check Point logging appliances and two (2) management servers. This requirement has been identified following a recent network incident, which required the data centres to be failed over. It is essential that these are procured to manage operational and reputational risk for DHCW as the provider of National Services across Wales.Please note this contract is a direct award noting Regulation 32(b)(ii) of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:--(ii)competition is absent for technical reasonsThe Authority identifies SEP2 as the Check Point partner who understands the configuration of the Check Point appliances and provides the existing support contract to the Authority. If the Authority sought an alternative solution to the Check Point Appliances it would need to develop and maintain skills with another technological solution and would need another support partner which would result in disproportionate technical difficulties for the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119585
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119585
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES
Contact Name
Sarah Fry
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920500500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEP2

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