--- title: "Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE" published: "2023-12-12" --- # Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the contract titled "Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence" is being conducted by Forth Valley College based in Falkirk, UK. This procurement falls under the Education industry category. The procurement stage is at the Award stage with the contract being awarded on 12th December 2023. The tender was for the provision of hardware and software support services for firewalls, with Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd being the awarded supplier. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT support services, hardware and software provision, and consultancy services to grow their business. The procurement method used was an open procedure, offering a fair chance for various types of businesses to compete. The contract is now active, providing a steady revenue stream for the awarded supplier and potential subcontracting opportunities for other businesses. The contract will last for 720 days with the possibility of extension, creating stable business prospects in the digital security sector. ## Notice The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement. Options: The Agreement will cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494668 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The re-tender of this agreement is planned for September 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £63,778 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE | | Locality | FALKIRK | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK2 9AD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Falkirk North | | Westminster constituency | Falkirk | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48210000 - Networking software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494668 - 3 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489594 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=1 3rd October 2023 - Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=2 3rd October 2023 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=3 3rd October 2023 - Appendix C - FVC Standard Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=4 3rd October 2023 - Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=5 3rd October 2023 - Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=6 3rd October 2023 - Appendix F - SCM RP Section 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489594&idx=7 3rd October 2023 - ICT-2023-03 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489594 Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence - The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494668 Firewall Hardware and Software Support and Licence - The Authority is seeking a Contractor for the provision of support services, hardware and software licencing for its firewalls. The Agreement will also cover the supply of additional software and the replacement of hardware if required during the duration of the Agreement. Additionally, the Authority shall have the option to purchase consultancy days if required during the term of the Agreement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000745962. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000745962.json.