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title: "UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance"
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# UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c173d42c-d1b4-4934-b79b-db694aa0ebd7

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for "UKRI Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance" under the KCS Framework (Y23065). The contract, which falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), is worth GBP 101,372.90 and covers the renewal of a checkpoint firewall subscription for the UK Research and Innovation. The procurement process used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 31st July 2024 and ends on 30th July 2025. This is an award notice and is staged at the awardUpdate phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and internet support. Although the awarded contract was granted to Bytes Software Services Ltd, the presence of such high-value and technologically specialised contracts within UKRI demonstrates ongoing opportunities in the sector. Large-scale IT firms and enterprises with a strong focus on firewall and software maintenance will find such opportunities ripe for business growth, offered through structured procurements like framework agreements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded under the KCS Framework (Y23065) UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to fulfil the renewal of their checkpoint firewall subscription.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b354fd-6741-45de-86be-3c288189ba5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,372 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,372 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b354fd-6741-45de-86be-3c288189ba5f
- 14 Aug 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b354fd-6741-45de-86be-3c288189ba5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31b354fd-6741-45de-86be-3c288189ba5f
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee81bc02-1c4d-4bb0-a244-74a47d55d2ea

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