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title: "Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation"
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# Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e1a5e4-03ce-45f5-8389-2f7241819c9a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Physical to Virtual (P2V) Next Generation Firewall Optimisation" in the services industry category. The tender involved the activation and implementation of Next Generation Firewall features, complying with DWP security and policy standards. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, with a total contract value of 873,767 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions was October 13, 2023, with the award being granted to Cybernetica Solutions Ltd.

This tender opportunity for optimising virtual gateways and implementing NGFW features can benefit businesses in the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in network solutions would be well-suited to compete due to the contract's emphasis on compliance and security standards set by the Department for Work and Pensions. The contract provides a significant opportunity for selected businesses to grow their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with a prominent government department in London, England.

## Notice

Completion of the optimisation for the virtual gateways, activating and implementing the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) features, ensuring compliance with DWP security and policy standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e52fc44-cd12-4309-b0e5-f889c9aff83f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £873,767 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,100 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBERNETICA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e52fc44-cd12-4309-b0e5-f889c9aff83f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e52fc44-cd12-4309-b0e5-f889c9aff83f
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5acd6504-9f72-44e6-8202-b82079df8d51
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