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title: "Corporate Firewall Replacement via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework"
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# Corporate Firewall Replacement via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afc4c8a0-1ea1-4c9d-b791-60fe6cee424f

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of corporate firewalls via the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The procurement is for network infrastructure goods in the Network infrastructure industry category. The tender was completed with a total contract value of £242,838.18. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2028.

This tender by the Durham County Council offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, and those specialised in network infrastructure products and services. The contract involves the supply of network security software packages via a selected procurement method. Businesses based in the North East region of the United Kingdom, offering relevant products and services, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested businesses may contact Christine Little at Durham County Council for more information.

## Notice

The organisation's main corporate firewalls are now end of life and will not be issued any further security patches. Replacement firewalls are required to main security and network operability. We've discussed our environment with experts and have decided to purchase x2 Fortinet 1800F firewalls which will operate in high availability mode. We also require support for 5 years and on-site engineer time to assist with migration. To maintain continuity with other system elements, a direct award has been conducted via the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27269436-5e68-43ef-8e4c-ec080d503181 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,838 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27269436-5e68-43ef-8e4c-ec080d503181

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27269436-5e68-43ef-8e4c-ec080d503181
  17th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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