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title: "Firewalls"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# Firewalls

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1972cd2-389f-47e3-9e04-f003cb976460

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of firewalls, with the contract awarded for a total value of £504,717.48. This procurement falls under the industry category of network routers and aims to enhance the university's network infrastructure. The contract period runs from 2 March 2022 to 1 March 2023. The procurement method applied was a selective call-off from the JISC "Network Equipment" framework, and the tendering phase ended on 1 March 2022, prior to the award date of 2 April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure and related services, particularly those capable of providing advanced firewall technologies. Companies with expertise in wide area network services would find this tender especially relevant. As the University of Sunderland is a large educational institution, firms that can deliver solid solutions for educational environments may particularly thrive, establishing a beneficial relationship while contributing to the enhancement of the university’s technological capabilities.

## Notice

Direct award based on JISC "Network Equipment" framework - Palo Alto lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c07a03-2d68-45de-8466-f466486700a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,717 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £504,717 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c07a03-2d68-45de-8466-f466486700a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c07a03-2d68-45de-8466-f466486700a9
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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