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title: "Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdb0fcba-1c5c-4980-b0c4-a1f69fa450e4

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## Summary

The contracting process was completed by The University of Birmingham for the procurement titled "Replacement Firewall Hardware and Maintenance." This procurement falls under the local area network services category and took place in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period spans from 28th March 2018 to 28th March 2023. The total contract value was £162,095.64, while the minimum value was £123,770.92. The tender period concluded on 26th March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT infrastructure sector, particularly for those specialising in networking solutions, hardware supply, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant as they can leverage the conditions of this tender. Businesses that have experience in local area network services and can provide innovative, cost-efficient solutions would be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive marketplace.

## Notice

Purchase of replacement Firewall equipment and services. Three quotation process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd7b34-4a84-4d0a-b2f0-d61cec0d4147 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,770 |
| 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 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROLINX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72710000 - Local area network services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd7b34-4a84-4d0a-b2f0-d61cec0d4147

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd7b34-4a84-4d0a-b2f0-d61cec0d4147
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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