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title: "008621 - Newcastle City Council Firewall Refresh (RM6098)"
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# 008621 - Newcastle City Council Firewall Refresh (RM6098)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4eb8e569-43c0-46be-b7c7-af6a4ad56200

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of a firewall refresh project via the Crown Commercial Services (RM6098) Framework. The contract has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC for a value of £438,625.40 and is valid for a 5-year period. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on June 25, 2024, and ends on June 24, 2029. The main procurement category is services, and the tender had a deadline of June 5, 2024.

This awarded tender for the Newcastle City Council's firewall refresh project presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in computer equipment and supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing relevant services within the specified delivery location of NE97TT can leverage this opportunity for growth and collaboration with the council and the awarded supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC.

## Notice

Contract for Newcastle City Council Firewall Refresh, procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS)(RM6098) Framework to the value of PS438,625.40 to Specialist Computer Centres PLC for a period of 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dccd51-c22e-4bef-9d7d-b2c6ab29989b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2024 - 24 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £438,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £438,625 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dccd51-c22e-4bef-9d7d-b2c6ab29989b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37dccd51-c22e-4bef-9d7d-b2c6ab29989b
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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