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title: "SSLVPN Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c54f6b0-64e7-4bd2-a855-d21ac9cd3199"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-22"
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# SSLVPN Appliances

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c54f6b0-64e7-4bd2-a855-d21ac9cd3199

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a procurement process for the purchase of SSLVPN Appliances, a contract valued at £100,000 aimed at replacing existing appliances and acquiring a new licensing server. This open tender, published on 10 July 2018, underwent a tender period that closed on 26 July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 6 August 2018 and run until 31 August 2019, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems, servers, and IT services, such as consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this tender, which could enhance their portfolio and establish valuable relationships with public sector clients. Companies that can provide innovative technology solutions and have experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is for Durham County Council to purchase appliances that require replacement as well as the purchase of a new licensing server.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5bf4fe-f81e-4996-ade2-7e046e26b83c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,948 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSC COMPUTER SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 14:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5bf4fe-f81e-4996-ade2-7e046e26b83c
- 10 Jul 2018 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5bf4fe-f81e-4996-ade2-7e046e26b83c
- 10 Jul 2018 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5bf4fe-f81e-4996-ade2-7e046e26b83c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5bf4fe-f81e-4996-ade2-7e046e26b83c
  22nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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