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title: "Provision of a firewall"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9a06412-b436-4258-9542-8f50e7a6ad3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Provision of a firewall

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9a06412-b436-4258-9542-8f50e7a6ad3c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of a firewall," classified under the hardware industry category. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with key deadlines including the tender period end date on 4th December 2024. The contract period spanned from 20th December 2024 to 5th February 2025. The procurement process, conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, concluded with an awarded contract valued at £16,105.72 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given their suitability for this procurement. The awarded contract to CDW Limited, a large enterprise, highlights the competitive landscape and the potential for businesses that provide hardware solutions to secure such contracts. The Ministry of Defence's structured and selective procurement method indicates a reliable framework for companies aiming to expand their business through public sector contracts. Companies specialising in hardware provision, especially those experienced with the framework agreement processes, would find this procurement process an ideal avenue to explore further opportunities.

## Notice

Provision a firewall

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f62a99-4002-45b2-a3f8-2d81239e865f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 5 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,105 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f62a99-4002-45b2-a3f8-2d81239e865f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f62a99-4002-45b2-a3f8-2d81239e865f
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d3dd2be-cc0a-40c2-a8ac-d5006050099f
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