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title: "Checkpoint Firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8388443b-f2cb-4d13-b997-1f8d25be60a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2018-04-04"
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# Checkpoint Firewall

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8388443b-f2cb-4d13-b997-1f8d25be60a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Checkpoint Firewall" contract was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service, aimed at renewing a checkpoint firewall system. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the West Midlands, England. The procurement was completed using a limited method, involving a competitive quotation below the threshold, and had a contract value of £43,542. The tender period ended on 29 March 2018, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2018 and set to conclude on 31 March 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions or cybersecurity to establish relationships with public sector organisations. Businesses that manufacture, supply, or offer services related to IT security systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, as these contracts can significantly contribute to their growth and market presence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Checkpoint firewall system renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b295795-6878-444f-933d-01c7b1bb41cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,542 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b295795-6878-444f-933d-01c7b1bb41cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b295795-6878-444f-933d-01c7b1bb41cc
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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