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title: "20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON"
published: "2020-02-21"
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# 20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72792ba9-a8f6-4a82-8830-4187bddd563b

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a high-availability pair of Palo Alto 850 NG firewalls, as part of the "20-16 Firewall for Midlands Cyber Security Centre Opportunity". This tender falls within the goods sector, specifically for network equipment, with a total contract value of £44,000. The tender period is set to end on 9 March 2020, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2020 and run until 30 April 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for smaller enterprises to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on cybersecurity solutions, particularly in the realm of network equipment and associated maintenance services. Companies that have experience with high-availability firewall systems, as well as those capable of offering ongoing support and installation services, would be well-suited to compete. Given the inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs in the suitability criteria, smaller firms are encouraged to engage with this opportunity to expand their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

The University requires a high-availability pair of Palo Alto 850 NG firewalls, with hardware and software maintenance, telephone support and licenses for threat protection and URL filtering. Installation and configuration of this equipment will be done by the University. This is a one off Procurement exercise for the University with an ongoing (36 month) maintenance. This is an ERDF Funded Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02acde0b-1577-4fd2-9cfc-8ae986e257d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02acde0b-1577-4fd2-9cfc-8ae986e257d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02acde0b-1577-4fd2-9cfc-8ae986e257d7
  21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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