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title: "Renewal of Firewall Maintenance and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2018-11-21"
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# Renewal of Firewall Maintenance and Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a5de8b2-9921-442d-84fd-32f5ef0d8af4

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## Summary

The University of Derby has recently completed the procurement process for the "Renewal of Firewall Maintenance and Support," specifically for the F5 BigIP Refresh and Web Application Firewall, with a total contract value of £265,000. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2018 and will conclude on 4th February 2021. The delivery location for the contract is Derby, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services sectors, particularly for those specialising in cybersecurity solutions and support services. Companies that provide innovative firewall technologies or maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the potential for growth within this space, especially in the context of supporting educational institutions like the University of Derby.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the F5 BigIP Refresh and Web Application Firewall

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8e70f-11a8-4221-a68b-5cf79b2cba22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2018 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8e70f-11a8-4221-a68b-5cf79b2cba22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8e70f-11a8-4221-a68b-5cf79b2cba22
  21st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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