--- title: "Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-10-24" --- # Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d98ffc68-e4cd-4c61-a676-04c77640cea3.json) ## Summary The procurement process entitled "Mini Competition for the Provision of Network Security Supply and Support - AWARD" was conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University, located in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under network equipment with a total value of £500,000, aimed to replace the university's perimeter firewall to enhance security by the end of March 2018. The procurement method employed was classified as 'Other', with the tender period officially concluding on 19th January 2018, while the contract was set to run from 28th February 2018 to 27th February 2021. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors, specifically those specialising in network security solutions. Companies capable of providing network security boundary devices will find significant potential for growth by participating in similar future tenders. The focus on improved and industry-standard network security services presents an appealing avenue for firms seeking to secure lucrative contracts with public sector entities like universities. ## Notice The aim of this tender process is to ensure that the Universities perimeter firewall is replaced with an appropriate system by the end of March 2018. This will allow for the implementation of improved/industry standard network security services, via network security boundary devices. Therefore greatly enhancing our current security posture, and mitigating the vast majority of external threats from infiltrating our network. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M15 6BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOFTCAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32420000 - Network equipment ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 15:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 24 Oct 2018 at 15:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 24 Oct 2018 at 15:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 24 Oct 2018 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 1 May 2018 at 13:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 1 May 2018 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 1 May 2018 at 13:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 1 May 2018 at 13:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 - 1 May 2018 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962e0a82-0630-4f97-8aa0-ba78f40c1c83 24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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