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title: "DDaT21242 - Juniper Firewall Support"
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# DDaT21242 - Juniper Firewall Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44c21900-19b1-4b93-a080-e7252f43d40d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the award of a contract titled "DDaT21242 - Juniper Firewall Support." This project falls within the IT services industry and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, with a direct award made to Axians Networks Ltd as the top-ranked supplier under a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2024, with a contract value of £46,923.77. The procurement stage is complete, following the award notice published on 29th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract accessible, given its suitable provisioning model. Businesses that focus on cybersecurity and firewall infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By participating in such government tenders, these companies have the potential to grow their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services require a renewal of support for their juniper firewall estate. This has been sourced via direct award against the Jisc Network Equipment framework (Lot 6) from Axians Networks Ltd as the top ranked supplier on this Lot.***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37295b5b-911f-4c31-b78b-dab778e67282 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,923 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | AXIANS NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37295b5b-911f-4c31-b78b-dab778e67282

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37295b5b-911f-4c31-b78b-dab778e67282
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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