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title: "Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43f8d7c0-b829-4a00-9c17-7e75b5efa056"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43f8d7c0-b829-4a00-9c17-7e75b5efa056

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## Summary

Aston University has completed the procurement process for the "Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade" project, classified under CPV code 32400000 (Networks). This selective procurement was carried out as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework agreement RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2, Lot 6 (Education). The contract, awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, is valued at £1,950,000 GBP and will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026, with activities focused on Birmingham (postal code B4 7ET). The contract award was made on 30th September 2024 and published on 1st October 2024. Jacob Rankine from Aston University can be contacted for more details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established providers in the networking and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those with the capability to deliver complex and large-scale network upgrades within the education sector. While the call-off from an existing framework limits the participation to pre-approved suppliers, businesses capable of securing such positions on these frameworks will find in this project a lucrative opportunity to showcase their expertise. Given the scale and specificity of the technical requirements, large enterprises or those experienced in similar framework agreements are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts.

## Notice

Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f689a-f951-4ac3-b867-e2da0335cd96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,950,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f689a-f951-4ac3-b867-e2da0335cd96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f689a-f951-4ac3-b867-e2da0335cd96
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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