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title: "Firewall Contract"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Firewall Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6daf79c8-6ef1-4e47-aa97-3febe840fb2e

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the procurement of CheckPoint firewall appliances. The contract has a value of £158,327.18 in GBP and falls under the services category. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc. The contract period is from 16th March 2023 to 15th June 2024.

This tender for firewall services at the Preston campus presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of IT security solutions and services. With a focus on Cyber Essentials Plus adherence, companies with expertise in infrastructure security would be well-suited to compete. The University of Central Lancashire, acting as the buying organisation, aims to enhance its IT services through this procurement process, creating space for growth and collaboration in the cybersecurity sector.

## Notice

CheckPoint firewall appliances as part of our infrastructure security and delivery of core IT services throughout Preston campus and its Internet facing services ensuring adherence to Cyber Essentials Plus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aaa97b-20e6-4633-be39-de2a0372f738 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2023 - 15 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,327 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,327 |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aaa97b-20e6-4633-be39-de2a0372f738

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aaa97b-20e6-4633-be39-de2a0372f738
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uclan.ac.uk

## Provenance

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