Award

Fortinet Maintenance Renewal

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 06:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 Aug 2025 at 11:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University has completed the procurement process for the "Fortinet Maintenance Renewal" contract, aimed at maintaining Fortinet equipment and services. The contracting authority operates within the public authority sector under sub-central government. The procurement method utilised was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the associated award was signed on 22nd August 2025. The service will be delivered in the Leeds region (UKE42) starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 2nd September 2026, with the total contract valued at £74,400 GBP. The service addresses the maintenance and repair of data network equipment, aligning with the CPV classification of 50312300.

The procurement process successfully selected Switchshop Limited as the supplier, a large company based in Hitchin known for its expertise in network equipment solutions. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in IT maintenance, network solutions, and technology upgrades, particularly those capable of supplying or servicing Fortinet equipment. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence in the public sector and potentially benefit from future equipment upgrades or replacements as highlighted within the contract options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortinet Maintenance Renewal

Notice Description

Maintenance of Fortinet equipment and services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£74,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.glasper@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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