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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licences (3 years) has been conducted by the University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law, located at University Office, King's College, Aberdeen (AB24 3FX). This procurement falls under the education sector, specifically classified with the CPV code 48000000, and was completed using an open procedure under the framework ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) - Lot 1. The award notice was published with an effective award date of 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th July 2026 for the value of £66,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT goods related to networking infrastructure, especially those with capabilities in providing support and maintenance for Cisco hardware and software. Large-scale suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, who was the awarded supplier, would benefit from such contracts due to the size and scope of the services required. Businesses that are capable of aligning with existing frameworks such as the HENSS2 are particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, facilitating business growth through engagement in higher education sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years)

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years). Direct award via ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561405
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
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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