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AT1333 - Provision for IT hardware for the next 3 years

LUTON COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of IT hardware for the next three years, titled "AT1333 - Provision for IT hardware for the next 3 years". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV code: 30200000) and is valued at GBP 74,407.09. The contract involves the replacement of existing Fortinet firewall hardware devices that are nearing end of life and includes ongoing support. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the contract being awarded to Thrive Operations Limited. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, covering England in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying IT hardware solutions and support services. Due to the direct award nature of the contract and its focus on hardware replacements and support, it is more suited for large-scale suppliers with proven capabilities in delivering and supporting Fortinet firewall hardware specifically. Suppliers in the IT equipment and infrastructure sector, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities. Luton Council’s commitment to upgrading critical IT infrastructure underscores the ongoing need for reliable and high-quality IT hardware suppliers in the region.

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Notice Title

AT1333 - Provision for IT hardware for the next 3 years

Notice Description

The Technology Team are undertaking a capital programme of hardware replacements across organisation. This includes all the existing Fortinet firewall hardware devices which are nearing end of life. Supplier will provide replacements of the existing hardware, together with support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b363d900-6630-4809-9a02-3453d3e88830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408bd659-56d0-4258-9887-5539410484b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,407 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,407 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THRIVE OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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