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Fortinet Co-Term & Renewal

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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12 Oct 2026 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority procured Fortinet firewall products together with co-terminous licence renewals and support services. The requirement combines supply of network security equipment with ongoing technical support and renewal services, rather than a general IT support contract. Delivery is in the South East of England. The buying authority is based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, and the procurement relates to its Fortinet firewall estate. The listed service category is technical computer support services (CPV 72611000).

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Boxxe Ltd. The award was made on 12 October 2026, at a value of £345,000. The contract runs from 12 October 2026 to 12 October 2029. The original estimated value was also £345,000. The buyer used a restricted procedure, with submissions closing at noon on 9 October 2026. The requirement was treated as a single procurement, not divided into lots. The opportunity was marked unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award information identifies the selected supplier and confirms the contract period and value.

For suppliers competing for a future requirement of this kind, credibility rests on the ability to supply and maintain Fortinet firewall products while coordinating support and renewals so that service periods align. The award demonstrates that the UK Atomic Energy Authority buys a combined equipment-and-support package, rather than firewall hardware alone. A competitor would need to show strong Fortinet product knowledge, reliable technical support, and the operational capacity to manage an established security estate over a multi-year contract. The buyer’s use of a restricted procedure and its stated unsuitability for SMEs indicate that suppliers should be prepared to meet a selective qualification process and deliver at an organisational scale comparable with the incumbent, Boxxe Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortinet Co-Term & Renewal

Notice Description

Fortinet firewalls & support services co-term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe3aab6a-6048-438b-8d16-9378b9bb7dd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8bc5e9-0f30-421a-865b-b8a492ba776d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2029 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
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

boxxe Limited

Further Information

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