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title: "FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ffd74b-c0cb-470f-8227-0ee8d3b490cc

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract titled "FIREWALLS FOR CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE" for the procurement of security software development services. The contract, valued at £172,000, supports an internet connectivity upgrade to enhance capacity up to 100Gb and is set for a duration of three years with two optional one-year extensions. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and will conclude on 31st October 2024. The procurement process was conducted via Crown Commercial Services under the framework RM6068, specifically Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services, within the South East of England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and related hardware services. Companies involved in IT and cybersecurity, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the contract and the substantial requirement for ongoing service, suppliers with experience in delivering robust firewall solutions and internet security enhancements are particularly encouraged to explore potential partnerships or bids for future related opportunities.

## Notice

UKAEA has a requirement two firewalls to support the internet connectivity upgrade to enable up to 100Gb.The contract will be in place for a maximum of five years 3+1+1 = 5 years. Please note this is an award notice only not a call to competition. The tender was run via Crown Commercial Services - RM6068: Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656a22e4-fab4-4d31-bd56-67c0442c2ce3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656a22e4-fab4-4d31-bd56-67c0442c2ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656a22e4-fab4-4d31-bd56-67c0442c2ce3
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40890&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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