Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-9ad7-72c2-ac43-476b8e1bc21f/cefas-request-for-quotation-for-the-provision-of-celestix-direct-access-applian awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS: Request for quotation for the provision of Celestix Direct Access appliances at Cefas [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Request for Quotation for Provision of Celestix Direct Access appliances at Cefas ### Ref: RFQ Direct Access Technical Specification (Schedule 1) Background to Requirement: With the move to Office 365 providing Cefas with a more flexible mobile working solution it has been identified that we need to have a reliable and efficient method of providing remote access to all of our users. Business Environment: Cefas is a marine science agency of Defra and currently employs 554 staff involved in a variety of roles related to marine science. A significant number of staff increasingly need to be mobile but still access IT services to perform their jobs and deliver to a customer base of both UK Government and external organisations. Technical Environment: Microsoft Windows Active Directory based services; Windows 2008 R2 DFL & FFL; Windows 2012 R2; Windows 7 Enterprise, Office ProPlus, Scientific software, In house written applications based on .Net/ VB6 etc. Services to be undertaken: Cefas has a requirement for the provision of a Direct Access solution based on twin Celestix E6400 appliances configured in high availability mode providing access to both our main laboratory sites at Lowestoft and Weymouth remotely. The product supplied must be a Celestix E6400 appliance and must be configured to meet CESG security approval for Direct Access Implementation using Windows Server 2012 R2 and the configuration must be fully documented and verifiable. The solution must enforce 2 factor authentication using X.509 security certificates Cefas requires this solution to be installed on the 29th July 2015 (+/- 2 days tolerance) Contract start date: 27/07/15 Contract Duration: 1 year Submission Information: Quotations will be evaluated on value for money: Quality 60% ### Cost 40% ### Timetable Response deadline: 17:00 26th June 2015 Evaluation of responses: 30th June 2015 Submitted Pricing (Schedule 2): Please provide a detailed breakdown of costs both for the installation/configuration and also annual maintenance charges according to the requirements listed in schedule 1. We understand and accept that Cefas’ standard terms and conditions (Up to £25k) for Goods and Services apply to this project and any subsequent work. These can be found at: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/short-form-terms-and-conditions) Read full description ## CPV classification Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/78da42dd-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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