--- title: "Firewall Support and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Firewall Support and Maintenance Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684.json) ## Summary The University of Chichester is seeking suppliers for "Firewall Support and Maintenance" services. This tender falls under the industry category of Security Software Package (CPV 48730000) with additional categories including IT services (CPV 72000000). The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, and the process will follow an open procedure below the threshold. The services are required to comply with robust security technologies and methods, and must seamlessly integrate with existing university infrastructure across the Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses. The procurement process is active as of 12 November 2024, with submissions due by 12 December 2024 at 17:00 (5pm). The contract is expected to start on 31 December 2024 and end on 31 December 2029. The total contract value is indicated as £0.01 GBP, suggesting it is more about qualification and accreditation of potential suppliers. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in network security, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The project requires a provider with proven experience in implementing high-security solutions in the Higher Education Institution (HEI) sector, familiar with 24/7/365 operational requirements and capable of aligning with standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Businesses providing robust firewall solutions, with a strong track record in seamless integration and maintenance of network infrastructures, would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice The University of Chichester is seeking suppliers who have the capability to provide the next iteration of the University's Firewall. The current provision is based on Palo Alto, and although this is not a given, we anticipate that new services must be able to integrate seamlessly with our estate and various interconnected services. Our services are protected by (and need to be compliant with) common security technologies and methods, including delineated VLANs, Role Based Access, Insider Protection / Firewalling, Multi Factor Authentication, Mobile Device Management and a Virtual Private Network for off-site access. Our infrastructure uses a private dark fibre to connect our two data centres, (one on each of the Chichester and Bognor Regis Campuses) each with a JISC internet connection. The University currently employs two Palo Alto PA-3250 firewalls, with one located on each of its campuses. They leverage Application Filtering, Threat Protection, Cloud based malware protection, SSL decryption and inspection, anti-virus protection, client VPN and user identification to maintain a strong network perimeter for the University's sensitive data. The University is amongst the first of HEIs to achieve institution wide ISO27001, and also has Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation, where this is required (with additional security protocols) for Defence Contactor work. We would expect our Firewall partners to embrace these standards, to recognise their role in our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to work collaboratively with our excellent and highly committed team to maintain, enhance and constantly improve our Security Operations Centre. The University cannot contemplate business interruption - all systems operate 24/7/365. Any new or altered system(s) must be familiar and proven in the HEI sector and must be capable of seamless implementation. The University has limited opportunity to disrupt its workflows, as recruitment, retention, and the cycle of the academic year leaves no part of the year when a system can be taken off-line to be replaced, in part or in full. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 12th December 2024 at 17:00, (5pm) to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6a87f5-9632-41c3-b742-f48276d3db96 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 6PE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester North | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6a87f5-9632-41c3-b742-f48276d3db96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6a87f5-9632-41c3-b742-f48276d3db96 12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a499dbad-cfdb-4487-874f-1675e276372d This document describes the requirement and provides a standard format for responses. All details for contacting the university and for submission are contained within this document. The document and any subsequently published Q&A will be available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders - https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders All details for contacting the University and for submission are contained within the document tender document available at this URL. The document and any- subsequent questions and answers will be published at this URL. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89f02c97-b61e-49c9-b8e7-3ef891a4c684.json.