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Provision of Firewall Support Services

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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22 Nov 2018 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service as the buying organisation, seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Firewall Support Services." This tender falls under the public order and safety category, with an initiation type classified as a tender. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed on 14 November 2018, and it was signed for a contract valued at £132,000. The services are to be delivered in Edinburgh and utilise an open procurement method under the framework of the Scottish Government Digital Services Dynamic Purchasing System Lot 3 Cyber Security Services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those with expertise in firewall technologies and general infrastructure support. Companies that can provide comprehensive firewall support from a single supplier would be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on comprehensive service delivery and the significance of protecting digital applications, businesses focusing on innovative cybersecurity solutions may find this a lucrative area for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Firewall Support Services

Notice Description

COPFS have a number of different firewall technologies currently in use to protect both corporate staff access and external, citizen facing, digital applications. Many of these services are maintained by separate support agreements, often with multiple suppliers. COPFS have negotiated with their current suppliers to ensure existing support agreements all co-terminate at the same time. COPFS require a general support contract covering all aspects of their firewall infrastructure from a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS have a number of different firewall technologies currently in use to protect both corporate staff access and external, citizen facing, digital applications. Many of these services are maintained by separate support agreements, often with multiple suppliers. COPFS have negotiated with their current suppliers to ensure existing support agreements all co-terminate at the same time. COPFS require a general support contract covering all aspects of their firewall infrastructure from a single supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565330
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Adrian Williamson
Contact Email
adrian.williamson@copfs.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYPHRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337873
    Provision of Firewall Support Services - COPFS have a number of different firewall technologies currently in use to protect both corporate staff access and external, citizen facing, digital applications. Many of these services are maintained by separate support agreements, often with multiple suppliers. COPFS have negotiated with their current suppliers to ensure existing support agreements all co-terminate at the same time. COPFS require a general support contract covering all aspects of their firewall infrastructure from a single supplier.

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