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title: "Firewall Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3837b349-9ad9-4076-ac53-70d3f7bcae94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-03"
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# Firewall Replacement

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3837b349-9ad9-4076-ac53-70d3f7bcae94

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the "Firewall Replacement" project conducted by South Tyneside Council, focusing on the computer-related equipment industry. The contract, awarded to XMA LIMITED, has a value of £477,275 and spans from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2026. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 8th January 2021. The procurement has been classified under the main category of goods and is based in South Shields, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in providing IT solutions and equipment. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and related services could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to partner with large firms like XMA LIMITED in future projects.

## Notice

Award of contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a8c9f0-c750-482a-831e-188740aa52c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £477,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £477,275 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a8c9f0-c750-482a-831e-188740aa52c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a8c9f0-c750-482a-831e-188740aa52c9
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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