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title: "CFU Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2195618d-dcde-4f44-94d4-42eabffb31bf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-10"
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# CFU Firewalls

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2195618d-dcde-4f44-94d4-42eabffb31bf

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) commenced a procurement process to secure a pair of firewalls, labelled under the title "CFU Firewalls". This tender falls within the IT services industry, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV: 72000000). The project location is London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the contract being awarded to Softcat LTD on 20th February 2024. The tender period concluded on 13th December 2023, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 1st March 2024, ending on 14th October 2025. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, aiming at a contract valued at £100,000, with the awarded value at approximately £95,867.86.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to establish and expand their operations within the UK public sector. Companies proficient in providing firewall solutions and possessing the necessary infrastructure to support such projects will be well-suited for this contract. Although this specific procurement has been completed, similar future opportunities from the FCA and similar organisations can offer further business growth opportunities. Businesses of a substantial scale, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, would likely be better equipped to engage in such selective procurement processes.

## Notice

The aim of the contract is to procure a pair of firewalls which can operate in a particular configuration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842aa15c-1c15-4c02-a06b-2a04ae6893a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 14 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,867 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842aa15c-1c15-4c02-a06b-2a04ae6893a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842aa15c-1c15-4c02-a06b-2a04ae6893a4
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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