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Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs

MET OFFICE

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02 Oct 2024 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded a procurement process for "Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs" under the industry category "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment." This project, with an estimated value of £670,925.56, falls within the services category and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to supplier selection. The tender phase ended on 26th August 2024, and the contract commenced on 9th September 2024, with a scheduled completion date of 30th August 2029. The contract was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the communication and telecommunication equipment supply sectors, particularly those capable of delivering advanced networking hardware like Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and accompanying QSFPs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Met Office's inclination to consider them suitable for such contracts. This procurement could lead to significant business growth, as it involves a long-term commitment with a reputable public sector buying organisation, the Met Office, thereby enhancing market credibility and offering potential for future contracts within similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs

Notice Description

Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceb94ab0-4128-404d-8d97-d4dcff476f00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04ea9f3-ea10-42b7-a09f-588894fa9bc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,925 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£670,925 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 30 Aug 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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