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title: "Checkpoint Firewall Refresh"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2020-12-04"
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# Checkpoint Firewall Refresh

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afa930d2-7fcd-4a0b-99a0-a7460e26577b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Checkpoint Firewall Refresh" was conducted by the University of Derby, focusing on the replacement of firewall appliances and associated support services. This procurement falls under the Computer equipment and supplies industry category, specifically addressing network infrastructure. The tender was processed through a selective method, with a contract value of £467,000. The procurement was awarded on November 10, 2020, and the contract period spans from March 1, 2021, to April 30, 2026. The items were to be delivered to the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the tender period closing on August 21, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Organisations capable of providing cutting-edge firewall technology, along with ongoing maintenance and support, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this space. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative offerings and a strong service capability stand to benefit from these opportunities, especially given that the purchasing authority is open to engaging with SMEs.

## Notice

Awarded for the replacement of the University of Derby's firewall appliances and accompanying support and maintenance services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a895b671-e0e9-4756-9723-f75b2a5e6d6d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £467,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £467,406 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a895b671-e0e9-4756-9723-f75b2a5e6d6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a895b671-e0e9-4756-9723-f75b2a5e6d6d
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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