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Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process titled "Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS," falling under the services industry category for virus protection software. This process pertains to the provision of Fortigate hardware and software for internet firewalls, awarded through Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. The contract, valued at £1,100,000 excluding VAT, was awarded on 23rd December 2025, with a contract period spanning from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2028. Although this notice serves as an award rather than a call for competition, it involved procurement via an "Other" method, and delivery is applicable worldwide, including the UK and several territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities in the technology and security sectors, favouring businesses that specialise in network security solutions, particularly those providing virus protection and firewall solutions. With delivery locations spanning globally, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, companies with an extensive supply chain are well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the procurement aligns well with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing their potential for business growth and market expansion in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS

Notice Description

Internet firewalls for West Burton site - UKIFS. Fortigate hardware and software. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. The requirement has been procured via Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. All figures excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d61173-76fd-4f16-aadc-98bb65927509
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCH SHOP

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