--- title: "Award of Invitation to Quote for the Provision of a Cloud Based Cyber Security Defence System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SRUC" published: "2018-08-20" --- # Award of Invitation to Quote for the Provision of a Cloud Based Cyber Security Defence System Buyer: SRUC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000550700.json) ## Summary The public procurement process pertains to the Award of Invitation to Quote for the Provision of a Cloud Based Cyber Security Defence System, initiated by SRUC (Scotland's Rural College). This process is classified under the goods category, specifically in the industry of Information Communication Technology services. The procurement phase is currently at the Award stage, having commenced on 15th August 2018 and set to conclude on 14th August 2021. The tender is located in Edinburgh, and a total of two bids were received, with valid bid values ranging from £49,095 to £60,759. This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in cloud-based cybersecurity and ICT solutions, particularly companies that can deliver fully managed services free from onsite hardware. Businesses that specialise in software development, application service provision, or similar services would be particularly well-suited to participate, given the nature of the requirements. With a rising emphasis on cybersecurity, this is an advantageous time for providers in this sector to secure contracts and expand their client base through innovative solutions. ## Notice SRUC is currently assessing the marketplace for the provision a centrally managed cloud based cyber security defence system that will reduce risk and protect our users from the range of internet threats including Ransomware, Viruses, Trojans and Malware. The solution should be 100% cloud based with no onsite hardware required.You are invited to submit a response to this ITQ. We look forward to your response by the closing date and time provided on the cover page of our ITQ documentation. Please see ITQ Annex A for full details of the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328421 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SRUC | | Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING; PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; ROUTES TO WORK LIMITED; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5BX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Southside/Newington | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 48 | | Supplier names | ACTS PARTNERSHIP; ALEX'S TAXIS; AMEY OW; ARTHUR MCKAY; B.J.MINIBUSES; BK MINIBUSES; BOND CARS; BREEDON HEBRIDES; CALBA; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; COMPAREX; CONCORD TAXI; CORSTORPHINE ROOFING AND BUILDING; CRANETEK SERVICES; CUMBRAE CABS; DELOITTE; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EDDIES TAXIS; ETS TESTING SERVICES; EUAN GILLAN; FORD MOTOR; G & A BARNIE GROUP; HARVEY NASH; J&E SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS; JOES TAXIS; JUSTOM; KONE; MCLELLAND'S TAXIS; MERCEDES PRIVATE HIRE; MILTON COACHES; PARK ROAD MOTORS; PETE'S.TAXI; PING NETWORK SOLUTIONS; QUEEN OF CLEAN; REDDISHPINK MEDIA; RICHARD IRVIN BUILDING SERVICES; ROBERTS CARS; SAM PROW'S TAXIS; SCOT JCB; SH PROPERTY SERVICES (EDINBURGH; SPRINGSIDE TAXIS; SSTAXIS@HOTMAIL.COM; THERAKOS; THISTLE TAXIS; VEITCHI INDUSTRIAL FLOORING; VIKING TAXIS; WAVE PR; WHITEHIRST TAXIS | ## Release History - 20 Aug 2018 at 08:52 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328421 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.forestry.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - http://www.nationalgalleries.org - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.prospectch.org.uk/ - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotblood.co.uk/ - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk - http://www.sruc.ac.uk - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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