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DDaT25159 - FortiGate Hardware

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Apr 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for FortiGate Hardware and Support, valued at £29,805.80. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd as part of a direct award from the Health Trust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 Framework. This procurement falls under the category of data-processing machines (hardware) and IT services, with the delivery location specified as NG12 5GG. The contract period runs from 26 March 2025 to 25 March 2030, with the award notice published on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialised in providing hardware and IT support services. Companies such as SMEs with relevant expertise in data-processing machines and IT consultancy can benefit from engaging with UKRI’s framework agreements. The procurement method employed, selective-based call-off from a framework agreement, ensures streamlined contracting processes, making it advantageous for businesses keen on expanding their client base within the public sector. Being part of such frameworks also fosters long-term collaborations and enhances market presence.

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Notice Title

DDaT25159 - FortiGate Hardware

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of FortiGate Hardware and Support. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the Health Trust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfd4cadd-d6cf-4d74-9dc0-f6f1d56c843d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb4fee2d-2eb6-4848-93bc-0420ddbd994a
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

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

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


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,805 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2030 Over 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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