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Fortimail

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for a Fortimail subscription, facilitated through the Health Trust Europe Framework. The procurement pertains to the acquisition of FortiMail Email Security for virus and anti-virus protection software, with a focus on safeguarding against various email-based threats. The procurement falls under the industry category of virus protection software package and covers multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and beyond. The procurement stage is marked by an award notice dated 16th June 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 20th March 2025. The contract is set to run from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2026, with a total value of £43,000 excluding VAT. The entire process was managed using an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in email security and software services, particularly those capable of offering robust solutions against sophisticated digital threats. The UK Atomic Energy Authority's focus on advanced email protection opens avenues for suppliers like Insight Direct UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to partake in such procurement processes, offering a diverse range of businesses the chance to enhance their offerings and competitiveness in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortimail

Notice Description

Fortimail subscription for one year including some set up support. FortiMail Email Security safeguards organisations against the full spectrum of email-based threats such as sophisticated phishing, business email compromise (BEC), impersonation, account takeover, and AI-enhanced email threats. Contract awarded via Health Trust Europe Framework. This is not a call to competition but is an award notice only. Values exclude VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39485923-7942-4249-80b4-b41589943752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85386753-c880-4140-951c-6eee9fc09c1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

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