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title: "Core Firewall"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-21"
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# Core Firewall

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d803ecc2-b9b2-47d6-8f22-00bdfb2bc3ac

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement of Core Firewall Hardware, including maintenance and installation services, with a total value of £600,000 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2028. The tender was of the services category and was carried out via the Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 Framework.

This contract, awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd, presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the IT services sector, specifically those providing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Businesses with expertise in network hardware, maintenance services, and installation services could benefit from pursuing future tenders with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council or similar contracting authorities.

## Notice

Core Firewall Hardware, with maintenance and installation Procured via Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Network Services 2 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23914-e5da-4ca4-98e3-64008c7bd510 |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £558,051 |
| 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23914-e5da-4ca4-98e3-64008c7bd510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23914-e5da-4ca4-98e3-64008c7bd510
  21st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69612&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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