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FortiNet Licence Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the renewal of FortiNet licences by the University of Salford has been awarded to Softcat Ltd. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Salford, within the UK region of UKD34. The procurement process followed a limited method labelled as "Below threshold - limited competition." The award was completed on 14 August 2025, with the contract period slated from 19 August 2025 to 19 August 2028. This contract, valued at GBP 182,852.83, involves the renewal of multiple FortiGate licenses which includes features like Unified Threat Protection and FortiCare Premium.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in IT and software services. Although the process featured limited competition, businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive network security solutions, particularly those familiar with FortiNet products, could significantly benefit from engaging in similar bids. Larger firms like Softcat Ltd., who have a robust infrastructure and can manage extensive security solution deployments, are well-suited to participate in such procurement activities. Though the involvement of SMEs was minimal in this instance, there remains potential for such businesses to compete effectively in future tenders by focusing on innovative solutions or niche expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FortiNet Licence Renewal

Notice Description

The University of Salford have the below FortiNet licences which are due for renewal on 19/08/25. We are looking to renew for a 3 year term. 2x FortiGate-2600F 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) - F2K60FTK21900900 and F2K60FTK21900979 2x FortiGate-600E 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) - FG6H0ETB21908616 and FG6H0ETB21908872

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05880b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048808-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,852 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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