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DDaT25162 - FortiGate Package

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Mar 2025 at 16:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a FortiGate Package under contract reference DDaT25162. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically addressing data-processing machines, software packages, and information systems. The contracting authority is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, and the process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 19 March 2025. The contract will be effective from 2 April 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in hardware, software development, internet services, and support. Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to compete and secure contracts. It demonstrates the potential for growth and expansion in providing specialised IT solutions to central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive IT packages, including hardware and software systems, would be well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25162 - FortiGate Package

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a FortiGate Package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011631-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,976 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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