Award

Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

21 Jun 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of next-generation firewalls, with the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. This procurement, classified under the goods category and aligned with the education sector, was conducted under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £102,500 and signed on 18 June 2018, was aimed at addressing both current and future requirements for technological hardware based on the CCS Technology 2 Framework Agreement. The relevant delivery was required within the Aberdeen region, and the initial contract notice was published on 21 June 2018.

This award presents an opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, to expand their business by competing for similar contracts. Companies capable of delivering advanced networking solutions and ongoing maintenance services would be well-suited for future tenders in this burgeoning market. The open nature of the procurement also suggests a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses to innovate and enhance their service offerings to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls to meet current and future requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls to meet current and future requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000547584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322789
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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