---
title: "Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547584"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2018-06-21"
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# Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547584

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for the supply and maintenance of next-generation firewalls, with the contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. This procurement, classified under the goods category and aligned with the education sector, was conducted under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £102,500 and signed on 18 June 2018, was aimed at addressing both current and future requirements for technological hardware based on the CCS Technology 2 Framework Agreement. The relevant delivery was required within the Aberdeen region, and the initial contract notice was published on 21 June 2018.

This award presents an opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, to expand their business by competing for similar contracts. Companies capable of delivering advanced networking solutions and ongoing maintenance services would be well-suited for future tenders in this burgeoning market. The open nature of the procurement also suggests a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses to innovate and enhance their service offerings to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls to meet current and future requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Notice for Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls to meet current and future requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322789 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322789

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322789
  Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls - Contract Award Notice for Supply & Maintenance of Next Generation Firewalls to meet current and future requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547584

## Provenance

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