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title: "NERC and UK SBS Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance"
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# NERC and UK SBS Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3682318-b2ef-41df-ad99-a37ebf62e40b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking a contractor for the "NERC and UK SBS Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance" project. This tender, categorised under the software package and information systems industry, is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will conclude on 31st July 2018, with a total contract value of £220,303.15 excluding VAT. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation, part of a further competition via Lot 2 of the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions Framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th July 2017, and the project is situated in Swindon, South West England.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT hardware and software maintenance. Businesses equipped with expertise in firewall systems, security solutions, and ongoing technical support will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the structured procurement method, companies can leverage their competitive edge in delivering tailored solutions to meet the needs of the UK Shared Business Services Limited, enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of ongoing CheckPoint Firewall Hardware and Software Maintenance for NERC and UK SBS. The contract will begin on 1st August 2017 and will expire on 31st July 2018 with no option to extend. The total value of this contract shall not exceed PS220,303.15 excluding VAT. This was procured by further competition via Lot 2 of the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions Framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a189166-1c59-4b77-a241-952dd090cd07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,303 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2017 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a189166-1c59-4b77-a241-952dd090cd07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a189166-1c59-4b77-a241-952dd090cd07
  30th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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