Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.sunderland.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cyber Security (Managed EDR Platform)
Reference number: UoS/Managed EDR Platform/0922
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48730000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 355 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48730000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Wharf
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualitative
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-026613
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Cyber Security (Managed EDR Platform)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/12/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waterstons Ltd
Liddon Court, Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TS
UK
E-mail: Helen.fawcett@waterstons.com
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 355 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, 3rd floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland, Legal Services
4th floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: legal@sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/02/2023