Award

Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence" is being conducted by Forth Valley College based in Falkirk, UK. This procurement falls under the Education industry category. The procurement stage is at the Award stage with the contract being awarded on 12th December 2023. The tender was for the provision of hardware and software support services for firewalls, with Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT support services, hardware and software provision, and consultancy services to grow their business. The procurement method used was an open procedure, offering a fair chance for various types of businesses to compete. The contract is now active, providing a steady revenue stream for the awarded supplier and potential subcontracting opportunities for other businesses. The contract will last for 720 days with the possibility of extension, creating stable business prospects in the digital security sector.

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Notice Title

Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement.

Options: The Agreement will cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494668
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,778 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The re-tender of this agreement is planned for September 2027.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Ester Vasallo
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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