Award

Purchase of 2 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Secure Web Gateway licence

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

30 Jun 2022 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government has completed a tender for the purchase of two Big-IP Virtual Edition Secure Web Gateway licences, with a total contract value of £26,587.18. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was signed on 25th May 2022, and the licences are to be delivered to Saughton House, Edinburgh. The relevant award notice is identified as SC Ref: 698971.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security solutions, particularly those offering web gateway or similar software technologies. With only one bid submitted, competition was limited, indicating potential for future projects where newer entrants may capture market share. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and software development could excel in this space, especially as public sector contracts continue to focus on enhancing digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 2 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Secure Web Gateway licence

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for 2 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Secure Web Gateway licence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for 2 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Secure Web Gateway licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452835
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20223 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kenneth Martin
Contact Email
kenneth.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444688

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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