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title: "Firewall Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eacd2f7b-2792-4951-9de4-4c6f4f094a40"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2017-09-18"
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# Firewall Appliances

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eacd2f7b-2792-4951-9de4-4c6f4f094a40

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Firewall Appliances" was initiated by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, based in Taunton, England. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and is valued at £20,671.49. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 27th July 2017, with the contract period running from 28th July 2017 to 27th July 2020. The procurement stage is now complete, as it is classified under the award status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given their expertise in providing tailored solutions. The focus on firewall appliances indicates a demand for advanced cybersecurity products, which could appeal to firms specialising in security software and network protection services.

## Notice

Firewall Appliances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c5c67a-841b-4532-aedd-46f4008cd92a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2017 - 27 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,671 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,671 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c5c67a-841b-4532-aedd-46f4008cd92a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c5c67a-841b-4532-aedd-46f4008cd92a
  18th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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