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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
10 December 2022
End date
9 December 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various Projects funded by EU or other
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 October 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 21 February 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 October 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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