Award

Award for Firewall Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed its procurement process for the "Award for Firewall Maintenance", which was initiated through an open tendering method under the framework RM3733. The contract focuses on providing maintenance services related to firewall technologies and was awarded on May 18, 2019. The procurement is classified under the education sector and has been established in Aberdeen, UK, with a total contract value of £150,000. Notably, only one bid was received for this contract, indicating a highly selective competitive environment.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for technology service providers, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management, to engage with a reputable academic institution. Businesses positioned in the education technology sector or those offering comprehensive IT services could find significant growth opportunities by competing for future contracts of a similar nature. The successful supplier, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier that may thrive in such competitive environments.

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Notice Title

Award for Firewall Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Contract award for Firewall Maintenance following mini competition against framework RM3733.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588019
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359385
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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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