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title: "UOW891 - Firewall Replacement - AWARD"
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# UOW891 - Firewall Replacement - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a64d6c56-d425-472b-9f3c-8aaaa6ba020b

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has successfully completed the procurement process for a firewall replacement, classified under Network system (CPV 32427000) and associated with network upgrades and routers. This award process, conducted through a restrictive procedure, concluded its tender phase on 3rd November 2023. The awarded contract period commences on 1st December 2023 and extends until 29th November 2028, providing a significant five-year implementation timeline. The project, identified as UOW891, addresses a broad delivery scope, including locations in the United Kingdom and internationally.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the networking and IT services industry, particularly those capable of delivering advanced network system solutions. Companies with expertise in network upgrades and robust firewall systems could leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities and gain strategic visibility within the higher education sector. Although the contract has been awarded to European Electronique, similar upcoming tenders could be commercially beneficial for firms specialising in network security and infrastructure upgrades, promoting business growth through significant, long-term federal engagements.

## Notice

The University of Worcester is looking to implement a replacement Firewall solution, using Lot 3 of the Networking - HE, Supply & Services 2 HENSS2 - ITS2008NE Framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e194cd7-fe8e-4493-bed6-2bf3aaee84c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 29 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,978 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e194cd7-fe8e-4493-bed6-2bf3aaee84c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e194cd7-fe8e-4493-bed6-2bf3aaee84c2
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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