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Fortigate

UK Shared Business Services Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Fortigate has been spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the industry category of hardware and IT services, classified under CPV codes 44316400 and 72000000, respectively. Located in Swindon, England, this process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2024, with the contract commencing on the 7th of March 2024 and ending on the 10th of March 2027. The total value of the contract is approximately £690,737.96 GBP, excluding VAT, with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd being awarded as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware and services sectors, with an emphasis on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Companies specialising in comprehensive IT solutions, particularly those that can leverage existing framework agreements, would benefit from such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as suitable participants, given the procurement's emphasis on inclusive business practices, though the awarded supplier is a large-scale entity. The tender supports business growth by providing a substantial, multi-year contract, offering stability and exposure within the ICT field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortigate

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. This procurement has been concluded via the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857). Contract has been varied to add additional licences at a value of PS3,289.80 exc VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd1cbb97-0d7c-4cee-8c22-0fb17e81f5b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbec047f-fe33-4b19-af52-91e4407916dc
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£687,448 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£690,737 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2024 - 10 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 1UH
Postcode Area
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) Ltd

Further Information

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