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Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the title "Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls" was conducted by North Tyneside Council under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in the North East of England, the procurement falls within a completed award stage as of 2nd September 2025. This tender involved the procurement method 'selective', specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period end on 25th June 2025, and the contract period extends from 4th July 2025 to 4th July 2029, with a total contract value of £62,000. The successful supplier is Aspire Technology Solutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, given the procurement's focus on FortiGate firewall technology and its call-off from an established framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in inter-site connectivity and network security solutions would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. With the buyer being North Tyneside Council, established suppliers in the North East region of the UK might have strategic advantages when competing for future contracts. The nature of the contract period, spanning multiple years, also offers potential for stable business engagements and recurring revenue for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Title

Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council requires 43x FortiGate 70G Firewalls under the CCS RM6116 Framework (Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baa417d3-ce10-442b-b167-0e64b895bb2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e936282d-d12e-490e-ac26-b1ca51ab16e6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 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
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bailey Spray
Contact Email
bailey.spray@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01916434501

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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