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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Fortinet Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15ba2e65-522c-4a5b-8010-f8d76ce0d041"
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published: "2020-05-04"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Fortinet Firewall

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15ba2e65-522c-4a5b-8010-f8d76ce0d041

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, which has successfully completed a tender for a fully managed Fortinet Firewall solution valued at £44,000. This tender, classified under the Internet services industry category, had a tender period that ended on 3rd May 2020, followed by the award date on the same day. The contract itself is set to commence on 15th July 2020 and will run until 14th June 2021, providing 24/7 support as part of the service.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in cybersecurity and IT services to expand their operations, particularly those offering managed firewall solutions. As the awarded contract has been secured by Net Support UK Limited, firms that specialise in internet security, IT infrastructure, and related services may find future tenders in this area well-suited for competition and growth. Companies of various sizes might consider exploring partnerships or collaborations to enhance their capabilities in this competitive field.

## Notice

Fully managed Fortinet Firewall solution with 24/7 support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a3106a-5799-414e-a645-a5a14d6870d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 14 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NET SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a3106a-5799-414e-a645-a5a14d6870d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a3106a-5799-414e-a645-a5a14d6870d7
  4th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=491934971
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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