Scope
Description
The British Council China is looking for one capable service provider for Web application firewall (WAF) to cope with business needs and enhance security features especially in local context.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- 449334.00 CNY including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
25 April 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 1 June 2026
- Possible extension to 1 June 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended for another 12+12 months. The amount is an estimation for total 3-year contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
Contract locations
- CN - China
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
神州数码系统集成服务有限公司
101-501, 5/F, Building 18, 10 Block, Wang Dong Rd.
Beijing
100000
China
Email: qilia@dcits.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
British Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
China
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government