---
title: "Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a481"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a481.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-01"
---

# Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a481

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham (UKG31), has concluded the procurement process titled "Firewalls and Cisco Network Upgrade" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement process, which has reached the contract award stage, involved a limited procurement method where the contract was awarded without a prior call for competition. The tender process began under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) network RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2, specifically Lot 6 (Education). The contract, valued at £1,950,000 GBP, was signed on 30th September 2024, with Trustmarque Solutions Limited identified as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those experienced with educational sectors. While the contract was awarded under a limited procurement method, highlighting the efficiency and specific needs of Aston University, businesses that can demonstrate value in price and specialised IT solutions would find similar opportunities valuable for growth. Companies that aim to strengthen their portfolio in network upgrades, security enhancements, and IT consulting for educational institutions should consider pursuing similar contracts to scale and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

### Procurement Information

Call off from the following network: Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Lot 6 (Education)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031322-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,950,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031322-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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