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title: "UK SBS DDaT20105 STFC vulnerability scanning appliance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0312d74-b6f4-444d-ac39-0277e2196b41"
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published: "2020-04-07"
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# UK SBS DDaT20105 STFC vulnerability scanning appliance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0312d74-b6f4-444d-ac39-0277e2196b41

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the provision of a vulnerability scanning appliance for the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The contract, valued at £47,375.68, falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, with the contract period commencing on 23 March 2020 and concluding on 22 March 2021. The award notice was published on 7 April 2020, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 19 March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) to expand their business capabilities in the technology sector. Companies with expertise in software solutions, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity products, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with governmental and research institutions like the STFC can lead to further opportunities in the public sector, enhancing visibility and credibility in the marketplace.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for the procurement of vulnerability scanning appliance with the associated licence and support for one year. The Contract was awarded via a Call-Off against the JISC Vulnerability Assessment Services framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94f966f-68c7-4b41-b254-977101273aff |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,375 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94f966f-68c7-4b41-b254-977101273aff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94f966f-68c7-4b41-b254-977101273aff
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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