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title: "Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure"
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# Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b9cd434-3252-43c7-84fa-be078c5df483

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a procurement process titled "Firewall/Security Controls and rapid backup virtual infrastructure," aimed at acquiring services related to the development of virtual keyboard software. The tender is currently complete, with the procurement method being a direct single tender action below the threshold. The key dates include the tender period ending on 21 March 2018 and the contract period starting on 1 April 2018, with a duration of one year. The contract's delivery address is located in Luton, England, under the industry category of services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and backup solutions, to grow their businesses. Prospective suppliers had the chance to express interest through the University’s Procurement website and submit their tender returns. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in firewall security and virtual infrastructure solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a provider for: Lot 1 Firewall/security controls for Virtual Infrastructure Lot 2 Rapid backup/restore solution for Virtual Infrastructure These lots can be awarded individually or together. The University of Bedfordshire Terms and Conditions will apply to all contracts resulting from this tender. Additional information: To be included in the bidder list you need to express an interest through the University's Procurement website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home You will then be able to download all the tender information, submit correspondence and your tender return.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3872da1-f805-496f-9518-8accc9d73c33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212522 - Virtual keyboard software development services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3872da1-f805-496f-9518-8accc9d73c33
- 21 Feb 2018 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b17c4-393c-4977-aa4e-177bd09332c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3872da1-f805-496f-9518-8accc9d73c33
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b17c4-393c-4977-aa4e-177bd09332c0
  21st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  University Procurement Website

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