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title: "Nessus Professional Vulnerability Management Tool 2019-20"
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# Nessus Professional Vulnerability Management Tool 2019-20

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91ce55f0-fcc8-46c5-938a-67133e9dc2b8

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is inviting quotes for the "Nessus Professional Vulnerability Management Tool 2019-20," focused on the procurement of a File Security Software Package within the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 18th October 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 31st October 2019 and will last until 30th October 2020. Interested parties should submit quotes exclusive of VAT and can request additional documentation through the e-sourcing system Intend.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in software security services, data protection, and IT infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of providing internal scanning licences for up to 750 IP addresses are particularly suited to compete. As the procurement method is classified as an open procedure, this encourages a broad range of bidders to participate and fosters healthy competition, which could ultimately help enhance service offerings and grow their market share.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quote for the provision of...................... Nessus Internal Scanning Licence - up to 750 Internal IP Addresses From: 31 October 2019 Please supply quotes for 1, 2, 3 & 5 years. Please provide a quote exclusive of VAT. The relevant documentation, including terms and conditions are attached. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled - Date documents can be requested until If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Nessus Professional Vulnerability Management Tool 2019-20. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13b329c-2288-414b-b44c-76a8c932c8ca |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48215000 - Networking developers' software package
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13b329c-2288-414b-b44c-76a8c932c8ca
- 11 Sep 2019 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13b329c-2288-414b-b44c-76a8c932c8ca
- 9 Sep 2019 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13b329c-2288-414b-b44c-76a8c932c8ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13b329c-2288-414b-b44c-76a8c932c8ca
  11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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