--- title: "GB-Watford: VPN Gateway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Watford: VPN Gateway Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e36848cd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Watford Borough Council for a project titled "GB-Watford: VPN Gateway," aimed at providing a remote working solution for staff across Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council. This tender falls under the services category within the computer-related services industry and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage and successfully published on 12th July 2016, with submissions required by 20th July 2016. The contract is valued between £25,000 and £50,000 and will commence on 1st August 2016, concluding on 31st August 2016. The process follows an open procurement method, enabling a wider range of suppliers to participate. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in computer networking and related services, allowing them to expand their capabilities in the public sector. Businesses engaged in providing computer equipment, network solutions, and associated services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, companies can establish valuable relationships with local councils and enhance their visibility within the public sector landscape. ## Notice Provision of a VPN Client remote working solution for Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council staff. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on-line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: T9K8KAB7KT Please allow sufficient time when responding prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on-line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278c54ea-1936-453a-9d32-ea856e03bdc2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Aug 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278c54ea-1936-453a-9d32-ea856e03bdc2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278c54ea-1936-453a-9d32-ea856e03bdc2 12th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-VPN-Gateway/T9K8KAB7KT Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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