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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Active Directory Upgrade"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Cefas Active Directory Upgrade

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef053cc7-ee1c-4a07-8197-ada7d1013f98

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## Summary

The Cefas, located in Lowestoft, has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "Cefas Active Directory Upgrade". This contract falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development, with an estimated value of £14,000. The procurement method used was selective under a restricted procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2017, lasting until 30th September 2019. The tender period concluded on 26th September 2017. The project aims to upgrade the existing Active Directory services to enhance operational capabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those providing support for Windows Server infrastructure and cloud solutions. Companies with expertise in Active Directory enhancements, security recommendations, and IT consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with Cefas could lead to further collaborations in the public sector, fostering business growth within this competitive field.

## Notice

The AD DS infrastructure is based upon a mix of VSphere virtual servers, physical servers and Azure virtual servers all based upon Windows 2008 R2 with Windows 2008 R2 DFL/FFL. Cefas operates a full Office 365 service which is supported by a Windows 2012 R2 AD FS farm and associated infrastructure including Microsoft Azure AD Connect and is hosted in an Azure V1 subscription. Cefas require a fixed priced project to upgrade all Cefas's Windows AD DS domains to Windows Server 2016 with Windows 2012 R2 DFL/FFL and the upgrade of AD FS within the Lowestoft domain to retain SSO for Office 365 and Office 365 desktop applications and the implementation of AD monitoring across all Cefas's domains and a full review of all service accounts across all Cefas's domains to include usage and ownership and best practice security recommendations. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16891355-17e0-40c0-83fd-ef7956cce3e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLTEC-LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16891355-17e0-40c0-83fd-ef7956cce3e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16891355-17e0-40c0-83fd-ef7956cce3e6
  27th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=280584845
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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