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01695 Firewall Replacement Project

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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01 Mar 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the "01695 Firewall Replacement Project," aimed at replacing existing firewalls in two data centres located in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. This initiative falls within the public order and safety industry category and was conducted using an open procurement method via an Invitation to Quote (ITQ). Key dates include the contract signing on 31 January 2019, with the procurement exercise having been managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised design and maintenance across both projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network services and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with expertise in firewall technology and installation services. Suppliers equipped to handle complex IT infrastructure projects will find this contract appealing. The successful bidder, Virgin Media Business, demonstrates the potential for large-scale companies to engage in similar projects, thereby allowing competitors to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

01695 Firewall Replacement Project

Notice Description

The Purchaser seeks to replace their existing Firewalls. These will be procured in two separate orders and deployed in two separate deployment projects. The Purchaser operates two data centres in the West and East of Scotland, with firewalls in each data centre. This procurement exercise is being managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised Technical Design, Capabilities, Servicing and Maintenance continuity across both projects. The Contract will be split into two distinct projects as follows: 1) Project 1: New DMZ / Termination zone for external, federated connectivity to the likes of Azure, Public Sector connections. 2) Project 2: Other (Main DMZ, PPN Core, Internet Edge, AnyConnect vpn) Firewalls As well as the purchase of the hardware, there will be a requirement for assistance in installing, connecting and commissioning the new firewalls.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS procured and awarded this project via the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). An Invitation to Quote(ITQ) was published by SPS via the public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and wasbe made available to all suppliers on the Framework. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346917
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20197 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
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346917
    01695 Firewall Replacement Project - The Purchaser seeks to replace their existing Firewalls. These will be procured in two separate orders and deployed in two separate deployment projects. The Purchaser operates two data centres in the West and East of Scotland, with firewalls in each data centre. This procurement exercise is being managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised Technical Design, Capabilities, Servicing and Maintenance continuity across both projects. The Contract will be split into two distinct projects as follows: 1) Project 1: New DMZ / Termination zone for external, federated connectivity to the likes of Azure, Public Sector connections. 2) Project 2: Other (Main DMZ, PPN Core, Internet Edge, AnyConnect vpn) Firewalls As well as the purchase of the hardware, there will be a requirement for assistance in installing, connecting and commissioning the new firewalls.

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