---
title: "Firewall and Remote Access"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672811"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# Firewall and Remote Access

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672811

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## Summary

Stirling Council has completed the procurement process for the "Firewall and Remote Access" project, aimed at replacing a loaned firewall and upgrading the failing remote access infrastructure. This tender falls under the goods procurement category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract was signed on 11 October 2021, with a total value of £474,267.99. The delivery location is within the Stirling Council Area, UKM77, and the awarded contract was granted to Dell EMC following the completion of the tender stage.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions. Companies experienced in providing firewalls and remote access technology would find this tender especially relevant. The competitive nature of the process, with only one bid submitted, highlights the potential for suppliers to secure lucrative contracts by meeting specific regional needs and improving service capabilities for local authorities.

## Notice

This purchase is required because Stirling Council needs to replace the loaned firewall used for high school access with one owned by Stirling Council. Stirling council also needs to replace the aging and currently failing Direct Access remote access infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This purchase is required because Stirling Council needs to replace the loaned firewall used for high school access with one owned by Stirling Council. Stirling council also needs to replace the aging and currently failing Direct Access remote access infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432218 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £474,267 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling West |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL EMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432218

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432218
  Firewall and Remote Access - This purchase is required because Stirling Council needs to replace the loaned firewall used for high school access with one owned by Stirling Council. Stirling council also needs to replace the aging and currently failing Direct Access remote access infrastructure.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672811

## Provenance

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