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DDaT25124 - FortiGate Firewall and Aps

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Apr 2025 at 12:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DDaT25124 - FortiGate Firewall and Aps" was completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This award notice pertains to the industry category of Data-processing machines (hardware) with IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £27,763 GBP, was specifically for the provision of FortiGate Firewall and Aps, and was sourced via a Direct Award on the Health Trust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework. The procurement method was selective, and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 19th March 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The items delivered were to the postal code CB23 8BH.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data-processing hardware and IT services. Companies providing related solutions could benefit from understanding the requirements and standards expected by large public sector organisations like UKRI. Businesses well-suited for such tenders include those offering robust and reliable IT infrastructure solutions and those capable of rapid deployment within short timeframes. The award to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, underscores the potential market for enterprises capable of delivering high-quality IT products and services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25124 - FortiGate Firewall and Aps

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of FortiGate Firewall and Aps. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the Health Trust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82838a08-8286-4213-b037-859d922f8710
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,763 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,763 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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