Award

Fortinet Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

18 May 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has finalised the award for its tender titled "Fortinet Renewal," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement under the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services - Lot 4. The contract, valued at £101,847.94, commences on 21 May 2026 and concludes on 19 August 2028. The procurement reached the award stage with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier. This opportunity was particularly suited for SMEs and completed with a value increase from the original tender estimate of £100,000. The purchasing authority is located at 43 Crescent, Salford, England, with Dion Horsfield as the point of contact.

The Fortinet Renewal tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. With the procurement conducted via a selective method, it leverages existing framework agreements, which can streamline the process for qualified suppliers. Though the current award went to a large company, Softcat PLC, the procurement was noted to be suitable for SMEs, indicating potential future opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in similar tenders. Companies that offer competitive solutions within the specified contract value and possess the capability to fulfil such technological requirements would benefit from pursuing similar contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Renewal

Notice Description

Award Notice for the Universities Fortinet Renewal. Purchased through NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA) - Lot 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5a31561-acd6-4c7a-a010-69f2757b798f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0b636a-5b19-4c47-aa79-02c546c72f8d
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,847 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 19 Aug 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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