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title: "BCH Email gateways"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT"
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# BCH Email gateways

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4492ee1e-3ea6-4d59-9649-520a059478d3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Procurement Department seeking quotations for the supply of email gateways, specifically Cisco Ironport systems and support services, under the title "BCH Email gateways." This process falls under the goods category within the telecommunications industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was completed on 9th July 2019, which marked the award stage after an open procurement method that considered 90% pricing and 10% quality, with a final contract value of approximately £48,516.03. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd July 2019 and conclude on 22nd July 2020.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications, networking, and security software to expand their business footprint. Companies that can provide high-quality hardware and support services, particularly those proficient in Cisco products, would be well-suited to bid. Engaging in this contract could enhance suppliers’ market presence, foster relationships within the public sector, and enable them to demonstrate their capabilities in competitive procurement settings.

## Notice

Joint ICT Department for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire was seeking a quotation for: * 2 x Cisco Ironport - ESA C390 (1.2TB Disk \ 16GB DDR4 \ 1 x 2.4Ghz, 6 Core Processor) * 1 x Email Security Inbound Bundle - ESA-ESI-1Y-S8 (1 Year SKU for 5000-9999 Users) * 1 x years Support to run from 22.07.19 - 21.07.20- 09:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri (Next Business Day) 8 hour fix This quotation was a mini competition under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3733 lot 2 Hardware. Tender have been evaluated on 90% pricing and 10% quality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5754af18-f47c-4b9e-a881-d3208b5a2b3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,985 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & HERTFORDSHIRE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5754af18-f47c-4b9e-a881-d3208b5a2b3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5754af18-f47c-4b9e-a881-d3208b5a2b3e
  17th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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