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title: "Renewal of Information Security scanning solution"
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# Renewal of Information Security scanning solution

Buyer: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c8bac5-c194-4899-a67e-f82b44997bcd

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## Summary

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology has initiated a tender process titled "Renewal of Information Security scanning solution," aimed at procuring scanners for computer use. This procurement, valued at £49,670.40, operates under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 29th June 2021 and is set to conclude on 19th July 2021. The emphasis on technical compatibility underscores the urgency of this procurement stage, having reached the award phase as of 28th June 2021, with the formal notice published on 5th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for established companies specialising in computer hardware that can meet specific firewall requirements. Businesses proficient in providing integrated IT security solutions, particularly those experienced in dealing with compatibility across various hardware platforms such as Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco networks, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders. The focus on high-quality standards and urgency highlights the need for suppliers capable of delivering reliable products and services in a compressed timeframe.

## Notice

The firewall software we use across the 4 sites (which cannot be easily changed as it would require many months of intensive work across the 4 sites) has a specific firewall hardware compatibility list for the server hardware it supports. The existing firewall hardware is nearing end of life but we need to have ongoing compatibility with the incoming/outgoing hardware/software platform, This system handles all incoming/outgoing (Internet) traffic at all 4 UKCEH sites (including all remote workers VPN connections) and it is critical that the right replacement hardware is purchased. This model of server is directly supported by the firewall manufacturer for use with the Checkpoint firewall software. The time required to request multiple tenders does not guarantee the hardware and software will be supported from other suppliers and involves considerable re-specifications and standards and especially so for compatibility with our existing Cisco network hardware that this will connect to. This is time we do not have within the team due to other high priority projects. Additional information: Compliant with 32(2)(b)(ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1171084-2996-4841-9c2b-26792ce6444b |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2021 - 19 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,970 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30216110 - Scanners for computer use

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1171084-2996-4841-9c2b-26792ce6444b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1171084-2996-4841-9c2b-26792ce6444b
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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