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title: "Firewall Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-028acfb4-f819-4df9-82f7-7d3d3797450e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-14"
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# Firewall Solution

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028acfb4-f819-4df9-82f7-7d3d3797450e

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Firewall Solution under a selective procurement method. The contract, with a value of £832,203, commenced on May 1, 2023, and will end on April 30, 2028. The tender period ended on April 15, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is related to security software package and IT services. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, UK.

This tender for the Firewall Solution by Manchester Metropolitan University presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing security software and IT consulting services, to engage in a contract worth over £832,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive due to the suitability for SMEs indicated by the buyer. Businesses offering hardware, software subscriptions, support, and implementation services in the cybersecurity and IT sectors are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans over five years, providing a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier.

## Notice

Palo Alto hardware, software subscriptions, support (Palo Partner Enabled Premium Support from Exclusive Networks), implementation services and associated services, Cisco hardware (SFPs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675f0143-bc5d-4972-bbed-b1af5e0d9f73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £832,203 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £832,203 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675f0143-bc5d-4972-bbed-b1af5e0d9f73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675f0143-bc5d-4972-bbed-b1af5e0d9f73
  14th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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