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title: "2 additional firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d736c128-048b-48ac-b0a4-b1e70e2443bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2017-05-04"
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# 2 additional firewalls

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d736c128-048b-48ac-b0a4-b1e70e2443bd

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, has completed a tender process titled "2 additional firewalls" aimed at enhancing data protection security in line with MCA IA recommendations. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, involved a direct award method for a total value of £20,000, with key dates including the tender period which ended on 2 May 2017 and the contract period commencing on 3 May 2017 and running until 31 March 2018.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those experienced in firewall installation and management. Companies capable of providing advanced data protection solutions and meeting the MCA's stringent requirements for security enhancements would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders within this sector, fostering business growth in the technology and information security markets.

## Notice

We need to purchase 2 additional firewalls at the data centres following MCA IA recommendations. The installation will increase the level of security to "two factor authentication", which is the minimum requirement of the MCA for data protection security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468f6cd-cf90-4cda-886b-0f5709c30284 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468f6cd-cf90-4cda-886b-0f5709c30284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7468f6cd-cf90-4cda-886b-0f5709c30284
  4th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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