Award

Firewall upgrade

ALAN ROSS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a firewall upgrade was conducted by Alan Ross, representing Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, Scotland. This project falls under the goods category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 26 March 2021, and the total contract value is £533,000. The successful supplier for this tender is boxxe Limited, which is classified as a large-scale business.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and related services. Companies that can provide advanced firewall technologies and support services would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Furthermore, suppliers with experience in public sector collaborations, particularly those familiar with the KCS framework, will find a competitive advantage in pursuing future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Firewall upgrade

Notice Description

Supply of firewall upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR410951
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
£533,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 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
ALAN ROSS
Contact Name
Alan Ross
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

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