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title: "Firewalls Refresh"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Firewalls Refresh

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-428becc2-2d3c-4f07-8270-79f69880ff70

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Firewalls Refresh" project, which involves providing firewall software for internal networks. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Networking software, was valued at £1,576,746.12 and primarily served the goods category. The contract period commenced on 15th November 2019 and will conclude on 14th November 2022, with the procurement process executed via a limited method featuring competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender was last published on 29th April 2021, confirming that the award status is currently active.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, cybersecurity, and software development, to engage with a substantial public sector buyer. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete due to the suitability provisions in place, which support their participation. As the contract relates to essential infrastructure, companies capable of delivering reliable and innovative networking solutions will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their business with the Department for Education and potentially other public sector entities.

## Notice

Firewall software for internal DfE networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fed579-cea0-4e5e-b5f3-d4eb1ae7ffb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2019 - 14 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,576,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,576,746 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 7RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fed579-cea0-4e5e-b5f3-d4eb1ae7ffb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94fed579-cea0-4e5e-b5f3-d4eb1ae7ffb6
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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