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title: "SMT for and Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0fa2255-8229-4b2e-9b30-740838ccfb6c"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-06"
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# SMT for and Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0fa2255-8229-4b2e-9b30-740838ccfb6c

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## Summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for an Internet Gateway and Firewall Solution as part of a soft market test exercise. This planning stage tender aims to gather insights from providers in the market to ensure the council's requirements are effectively met. The engagement period concludes on 6th December 2021, and the project implementation is expected to be completed by June 2022, coinciding with the end of the current contract. The procurement falls under the category of office and computing machinery, and is located in Chesterfield, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of critical IT solutions. Potential bidders that specialise in internet and cybersecurity services will find this project amenable to their expertise, providing a platform for expanding their client base and enhancing their service offerings to local government entities like Chesterfield Borough Council.

## Notice

Chesterfield Borough Council would like to engage with providers of internet gateways and firewall as part of a soft market test exercise. This will allow the Council to define what is available in the market to achieve a solution. The implementation of this project is required to be completed by June 2022 when the current solution contract ends.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ea840-2269-4e31-9b28-e538e7af8797 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 13:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ea840-2269-4e31-9b28-e538e7af8797

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5ea840-2269-4e31-9b28-e538e7af8797
  6th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=be40f291-0e0f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

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