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title: "UK SBS DDaT19142 NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance"
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published: "2019-08-16"
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# UK SBS DDaT19142 NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ac2cad5-8cd5-456a-98ed-66db09e935c4

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "UK SBS DDaT19142 NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, part of UK Research and Innovation - Natural Environment Research Council. This contract falls under the industry category of "Computer network services" and was awarded on 22nd July 2019. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2019 and will continue until 31st July 2020, with a total contract value of £196,817.63. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender was executed as a call-off from the CCS RM3804 Technology Services 2 framework. The tender period officially ended on 3rd July 2019.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those that specialise in firewall maintenance and related software support. Companies that can provide innovative networking solutions or support services for both public and private sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with the contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, may also provide strategic insight into further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - Natural Environment Research Council had a requirement for the renewal of Firewall Hardware and Software maintenance and support for one year. This was called-off via a further competition against the CCS RM3804 Technology Services 2 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59db4cff-ac21-4c2a-a52b-fb6cbb3a6a14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,817 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2019 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59db4cff-ac21-4c2a-a52b-fb6cbb3a6a14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59db4cff-ac21-4c2a-a52b-fb6cbb3a6a14
  16th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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