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Fortinet Firewall Replacement (SMZ & Infonet) Direct Award via the NHS SBS Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2024 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Fortinet Firewall Replacement through a direct award via the NHS SBS Framework. The contract involves purchasing x4 Fortinet 600F firewalls and securing 5 years of support. The contract falls under the "Networks" and "Computer network services" classification, with a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on December 19, 2023, and the contract runs from December 20, 2023, to December 19, 2028, with a total value of £139,644.28.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the IT and cybersecurity sector, especially those providing network security solutions and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the contract's designation for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom may find this contract particularly relevant for growth and expansion within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortinet Firewall Replacement (SMZ & Infonet) Direct Award via the NHS SBS Framework

Notice Description

The Organisation's SMZ & Infonet firewalls are now end of life and will not be issued any further security patches. Replacement firewalls are required to main security and network operability. We've discussed our environment with experts and have decided to purchase x4 Fortinet 600F firewalls which will operate in high availability mode. We also require support for 5 years. To maintain continuity and compatibility with current infrastructure, a direct award via the NHS SBS Framework reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411/23 has been utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fa605cc-e50b-4c28-8289-1a6489588b2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c757f180-9ca6-40ba-9b39-64305690f62b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,644 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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