Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cyber Security (Managed EDR Platform)
Reference number
UoS/Managed EDR Platform/0922
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48730000 - Security software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure a Cyber Security Managed EDR Platform , commencing mid December 2022 to mid December 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible December 2027 contract). The anticipated value of the contract is approximately £500,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value, with extension options of £2,500,000 ex VAT, note there are no guarantees on spend levels.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to any funds made available to the University, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the contract.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submi
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,355,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48730000 - Security software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Wharf
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure a Cyber Security Managed EDR Platform , commencing mid December 2022 to mid December 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible December 2027 contract). The anticipated value of the contract is approximately £500,000 ex VAT per annum, with a total value, with extension options of £2,500,000 ex VAT, note there are no guarantees on spend levels.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to any funds made available to the University, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the contract.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon Monday 24th October 2022
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026613
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Cyber Security (Managed EDR Platform)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 14
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waterstons Ltd
Liddon Court, Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,355,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,355,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 3rd floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
4th floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom