--- title: "01695 Firewall Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2019-03-01" --- # 01695 Firewall Replacement Project Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the "01695 Firewall Replacement Project," aimed at replacing existing firewalls in two data centres located in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. This initiative falls within the public order and safety industry category and was conducted using an open procurement method via an Invitation to Quote (ITQ). Key dates include the contract signing on 31 January 2019, with the procurement exercise having been managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised design and maintenance across both projects. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network services and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with expertise in firewall technology and installation services. Suppliers equipped to handle complex IT infrastructure projects will find this contract appealing. The successful bidder, Virgin Media Business, demonstrates the potential for large-scale companies to engage in similar projects, thereby allowing competitors to expand their reach within the public sector. ## Notice The Purchaser seeks to replace their existing Firewalls. These will be procured in two separate orders and deployed in two separate deployment projects. The Purchaser operates two data centres in the West and East of Scotland, with firewalls in each data centre. This procurement exercise is being managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised Technical Design, Capabilities, Servicing and Maintenance continuity across both projects. The Contract will be split into two distinct projects as follows: 1) Project 1: New DMZ / Termination zone for external, federated connectivity to the likes of Azure, Public Sector connections. 2) Project 2: Other (Main DMZ, PPN Core, Internet Edge, AnyConnect vpn) Firewalls As well as the purchase of the hardware, there will be a requirement for assistance in installing, connecting and commissioning the new firewalls. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SPS procured and awarded this project via the CCS Framework RM1045 - Lot 2 (Network Services). An Invitation to Quote(ITQ) was published by SPS via the public Contracts Scotland - Tender (PCS-T) portal and wasbe made available to all suppliers on the Framework. Tender responses were then evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITQ Guide to Scoring. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346917 | | 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 | 1 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £105,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9HW | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware ## Release History - 1 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346917 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346917 01695 Firewall Replacement Project - The Purchaser seeks to replace their existing Firewalls. These will be procured in two separate orders and deployed in two separate deployment projects. The Purchaser operates two data centres in the West and East of Scotland, with firewalls in each data centre. This procurement exercise is being managed in a single ITQ to ensure standardised Technical Design, Capabilities, Servicing and Maintenance continuity across both projects. The Contract will be split into two distinct projects as follows: 1) Project 1: New DMZ / Termination zone for external, federated connectivity to the likes of Azure, Public Sector connections. 2) Project 2: Other (Main DMZ, PPN Core, Internet Edge, AnyConnect vpn) Firewalls As well as the purchase of the hardware, there will be a requirement for assistance in installing, connecting and commissioning the new firewalls. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575821.json.