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title: "Main Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7279defc-dbfe-4449-a490-6775b426c495"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Main Firewalls

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7279defc-dbfe-4449-a490-6775b426c495

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has recently completed the procurement process for the replacement of its main firewalls and associated licences. This open procedure tender, categorized under "Software package and information systems" (CPV ID: 48000000), was awarded to Computacenter. The contract, worth GBP 423,944.20, is set to commence on 12th August 2024 and will run until 11th August 2029. Located in Morden, England, the buying organisation is London Borough of Merton, who has designed the contract with an initial term of three years and the possibility of two further twelve-month extensions. The key stages of this procurement were completed, with the tender period ending on 28th May 2024 and the contract award being published on 6th August 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and cybersecurity industries, especially those specialising in software and information systems. SMEs and VCSEs were deemed suitable for this procurement, indicating that smaller and community-centered enterprises could have competitive edges. The extended contract period offers stable, long-term opportunities for businesses to secure and enhance their foothold in the public sector. Partners could benefit not only from financial growth but also from the enhanced credibility and experience gained by working with a prominent local authority like the London Borough of Merton.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") received tenders (ITT) for the replacement of current firewalls and associated licences. The proposed contract term will be for three (3) years with two (2) twelve (12) month extensions at the discretion of London Borough of Merton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8985e9ad-8a9d-414b-be52-a26baab099b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,944 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8985e9ad-8a9d-414b-be52-a26baab099b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8985e9ad-8a9d-414b-be52-a26baab099b7
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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