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title: "DDaT20195 - NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance"
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# DDaT20195 - NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32476cbf-9244-483f-87aa-e9714869db97

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## Summary

The procurement process for the DDaT20195 - NERC Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance contract has been awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which acts as the contracting authority. The contract, valued at £201,176, relates to the Computer equipment and supplies industry, specifically focusing on firewall hardware and software maintenance. This award notice was published on 21st August 2020, following the completion of a selective procurement process under the CCS RM3804 Technology Services 2 lot 3b framework agreement. The contract period spans from 31st July 2020 to 31st July 2021, with the tender period having closed on 9th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in firewall maintenance and support. Companies that can provide high-quality hardware installation services and software packages would find this contract particularly appealing. Given the competitive evaluation criteria, businesses that demonstrate a balance of quality and price, as evidenced in this tender process, will likely be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The requirement for the renewal of the Check Point Firewall hardware and software maintenance and support was sourced via a further competition against the pre-selected suppliers of the CCS RM3804 Technology Services 2 lot 3b - operational framework agreement. The tender was evaluated on a MEAT basis with 40% on price and 60% on quality. One supplier provided a bid for the opportunity with Bytes Software Services Ltd being the winning supplier.The award of the contract is line with the guidance provided by the framework owners. UKRI as a Non-Departmental Public Body are able to utilise this framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab23b6b-c147-4662-be94-eb48229a72b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £201,176 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,176 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab23b6b-c147-4662-be94-eb48229a72b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab23b6b-c147-4662-be94-eb48229a72b3
  21st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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