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Cisco infrastructure Fortinet Firewall 2026-2027 - NTT

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Cisco infrastructure Fortinet Firewall 2026-2027 - NTT" was undertaken by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. It falls under the industry category of network infrastructure services and takes place in Southend-on-Sea, England, with the postal code SS2 6ER. The procurement stage is now complete, following the award status of the contract on 6th January 2026. The contract period extends from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, with the procurement method being a direct contract with a supplier to extend the current provision. The total value of the contract is £174,859.16.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in network infrastructure services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given its suitability criteria. The contract with NTT United Kingdom Limited, a recognised supplier in the industry, underscores the critical role of advanced network infrastructure support over the contract year. Such procurements can enhance a company's portfolio in dealing with local government entities and bolster its reputation in delivering efficient and reliable network services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco infrastructure Fortinet Firewall 2026-2027 - NTT

Notice Description

Contract for network infrastructure support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b634318-abd6-467f-93b9-b2a7282a3423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be685ebb-7b32-449e-bb6b-2b6718de0441
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 - Direct contract with supplier to extend current provision
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,859 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,859 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTT UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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