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title: "PHE - Corporate - ICT - Firewall hardware and Support for network connectivity"
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# PHE - Corporate - ICT - Firewall hardware and Support for network connectivity

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bae2f24-93fa-4a94-89c9-422cee010bb9

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract titled "PHE - Corporate - ICT - Firewall hardware and Support for network connectivity" for a total value of £55,262.36. This procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on internet network installation services, specifically for firewall hardware that facilitates effective network connectivity, especially for remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract period commenced on 20 November 2020 and concludes on 24 March 2021, with the procurement having been conducted via a direct method as a single tender action.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the information technology sector, particularly those focused on hardware installation and network services. Companies that can provide similar equipment and support are well-suited to compete for future tenders from public bodies seeking to enhance their digital capabilities, especially in response to evolving work environments influenced by the pandemic.

## Notice

Public Health England, an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social and Social Care (DH) (hereafter referred to as "Public Health England" or "PHE" also referred to as the "Contracting Authority" or the "Authority" or the "Employer") have awarded Caretower Ltd a 4 month agreement for the firewall hardware installation that will enable efficient network connectivity for home working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be56170-bfd0-457e-add9-6c95c77a5b9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 24 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,262 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,262 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network
- 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be56170-bfd0-457e-add9-6c95c77a5b9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be56170-bfd0-457e-add9-6c95c77a5b9a
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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