--- title: "Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4e1225-0a2e-45b9-829e-330bed8724ea.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Provision of Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University," which falls under the Network system industry category. This procurement is located in Leicester, East Midlands, with specific address details provided as LE1 9BH, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1st October 2024 at 09:00 AM. The contract is scheduled to start on 25th November 2024 and will run until 24th November 2029. This tender represents a further competition against the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions (TTS) Framework and is only open to suppliers already on that framework. The procurement method is labelled as "Other," and the main procurement category is goods. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers proficient in Check Point firewall technology. The chosen supplier will provide a state-of-the-art firewall solution designed to enhance the university's cyber security measures, supporting their new campus network's secure digital services framework. Ideal candidates would be businesses specialising in IT software packages, hardware, and hardware installation services. This is an excellent opportunity for companies within the relevant framework to showcase their advanced technological capabilities and secure a long-term contract with a prestigious educational institution. ## Notice Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to tender incorporating our Specification, DMU reference 2002/24. DMU has been a Check Point customer for circa 25 years. During this period, we have used Check Point firewalls to successfully enhance our cyber security posture and enhance protection against external and internal threats. Our existing Check Point firewall was procured in 2018, with the current support & maintenance contract due to lapse mid-December 2024. DMU is also deploying a new campus network to support the growth of secure, digital services to our staff, students and visitors. This network's design has helped inform the requirements for a new next-generation firewall to be procured. DMU conducted some pre-market analysis at a 'technology' level in order to assess alternative firewall technologies available in our budgetary envelope. This included technical testing, a review of resource & existing capabilities and collaboration with Gartner specialist consultants. The decision has been made to continue to use Check Point firewall technology to protect DMU systems and leverage more of the technical capabilities and next generation Solution can deliver. DMU now wish to undertake a further competition at a supplier reseller level for the supply of this selected firewall technology. This decision has factored in the skillsets within the current technical support team, matters relating to business continuity, the existing contract expiration date and the budget available, both current & future. Full details of the University's Statement of Requirements (SoR) and other associated documents making up the complete DMU Specification can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home, DMU reference 2002/24. Additional information: This is a Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to Tender incorporating our Specification and all other information required by suppliers for completion of a Tender response, DMU reference 2002/24. All documentation relating to this opportunity can be found on the In-tend e-tendering portal, DMU Contract reference 2002/24, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home. Please note this represents a further competition against the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions (TTS) Framework and ONLY those suppliers present on that Framework are potentially eligible to tender for this particular procurement. Delivery Notes Tender for the provision of a Replacement Firewall Solution for De Montfort University as per our Invitation to tender incorporating our Specification, DMU reference 2002/24. All documents relating to this Tender opportunity and for completing / return by Tenderers, are published on the InTend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home under DMU Reference 2002/24. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0673da74-672e-4d0e-8c92-ac67475c50c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2029 | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 32427000 - Network system - 44316400 - Hardware - 48517000 - IT software package - 51611100 - Hardware installation services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 18:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0673da74-672e-4d0e-8c92-ac67475c50c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0673da74-672e-4d0e-8c92-ac67475c50c2 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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