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title: "20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre CF Award"
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# 20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre CF Award

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03f1c9eb-3f8f-4162-b6b0-3ddf2db5c0ae

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking suppliers for the "20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre CF Award" in the network equipment sector. The procurement process, classified under the goods category, has reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £42,000. The contract period is set to run from 11 May 2020 to 10 May 2023, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 9 March 2020. The location for the delivery addresses is within the West Midlands, England, related to the construction of a new Cyber Security Centre in Hereford.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on cyber security and network infrastructure. Companies with experience in providing high-availability firewall solutions, as well as those offering hardware maintenance and software support services, will be well-positioned to compete. This contract not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to the development of vital cyber security resources in the region.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) / Cyber Quarter Ltd is currently constructing a new Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford. The University required a high-availability pair of Palo Alto 850 NG firewalls, with hardware and software maintenance, telephone support and licenses for threat protection and URL filtering. This is an ERDF Funded Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b749036-f3b7-4d97-8bcf-9ac705ddbc10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEMA CYBER TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b749036-f3b7-4d97-8bcf-9ac705ddbc10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b749036-f3b7-4d97-8bcf-9ac705ddbc10
  6th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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