Scope
Reference
Proc2893
Description
Jisc Cloud Security team are looking to offer a Web Application Firewall (WAF) managed service for its members and customers. The managed service will consist of a third party WAF solution, with a Jisc managed service wrapped around it. We intend to offer this service to our members and customers directly or via the digital marketplace (G-Cloud Framework). Please read the ITT document for full details of scope and requirements, award criteria etc
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
A single 12 month period is provided for in the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212730 - Security software development services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please see Tender documentation for details of framework operation
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please see ITT documentation for conditions of participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Please see ITT documentation for conditions of participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 6 September 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Please see ITT for full breakdown of award criteria |
Quality | 80% |
| Pricing | Please see ITT for full breakdown of award criteria |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Jisc
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYD-1575-ZHXX
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Hallahan
Telephone: +44 2081482444
Email: Chris.Hallahan@jisc.ac.uk
Website: https://www.jisc.ac.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government