--- title: "Market Testing Document for provision of Firewall Supply and Services." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2021-06-21" --- # Market Testing Document for provision of Firewall Supply and Services. Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16fba36e-925e-4f7b-99f2-433135fa4814.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Falmouth Exeter Plus seeking a qualified partner for the supply of two FortiGate firewalls and associated professional services. The project is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the release of the Market Test Document on 21st June 2021 and the deadline for submitting expressions of interest set for 5th July 2021. The procurement falls under the Networks industry category and is located in Penryn, South West England. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses, particularly those with extensive experience in higher education and a proven track record of large-scale projects involving universities. Companies capable of delivering multi-firewall solutions and those compliant with a confidentiality agreement (NDA) will be well-suited to compete. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their interest to Falmouth Exeter Plus, showcasing relevant experiences and accreditations to support their capability in fulfilling the contract requirements. ## Notice Falmouth Exeter Plus are looking for a qualified partner to supply 2(two) x FortiGate firewalls (design to be agreed) along with associated professional service time to work on the high- and low-level design and then implement the final agreed solution. The agreed solution needs to re-use 2(two) existing FortiGate firewalls which are still in support so experience in multi firewall solutions is essential. Due to the critical information in this solution, we are not supplying our suggested design and current specification in this open forum so would invite bidders to express an interest in this project. Suitable bidders will then be requested to sign under NDA to receive the full tender documentation. Release of Market Test Document Monday 21st June 2021 Clarification Request Deadline Friday 02nd July 2021 at 12.00pm Deadline for Return of Market Test Document Monday 05th July 2021 at 5.00pm. The supplier must have extensive knowledge of higher education and evidence of a large-scale project with a University in the last 3 years. Any interested parties who can provide all of the criteria as set out above should reply with an expression of interest, by the deadlines as stated in the timetable. This should include a brief overview of your company (including contact details) and any relevant experiences and accreditations that would support in delivering this project. All correspondence and expressions of interest should be directed via our procurement e-mail address ITProcurement@fxplus.ac.uk with 1736FXPLUS clearly referenced in the subject heading. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6837bd-5359-465d-9271-b7ae82a160c0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS | | Locality | PENRYN | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR10 9FE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 12:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6837bd-5359-465d-9271-b7ae82a160c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e6837bd-5359-465d-9271-b7ae82a160c0 21st June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aded1141-88af-41fe-9f54-e32be4ee9b05 ## Notice URLs - http://www.fxplus.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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