Award

Fortinet Hardware Refresh

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fortinet Hardware Refresh" was undertaken by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on the industry category of software packages and information systems, with additional emphasis on IT services such as consulting and software development. The buying organisation is located in Sale, United Kingdom. This procurement process used an open procedure and was in the Award stage as of 13 November 2025. Key dates in the timeline included the tender period ending on 21 September 2025 and the contract period running from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030. The awarded contract was valued at £162,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and software development sectors to expand, particularly for those capable of implementing comprehensive hardware solutions. Businesses that specialise in software systems and IT consultancy could find this contract particularly appealing due to the demand for specialised services outlined in the procurement. Being suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this opportunity encourages competitive participation from businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence in the public sector IT services market. The Networking People (TNP) Limited, a large-scale company, was successful in securing the contract, underscoring the importance of scalability and technical capability in such procurements.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

Fortinet Hardware Refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63ce4f9d-c415-40f0-ad19-7cfcbe7b0fb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51928d-2d93-46a2-a511-a04e4a124759
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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