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Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Southampton City Council, relates to the "Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal." This opportunity falls under the hardware industry category and is situated within the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, specifically through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, and did not involve a prior call for competition. The project aims to renew the Forescout system nearing its end of life by February 2026. The process is at the awarding stage, with Bluefort Security Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £174,921.99, was signed on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and network security solutions, particularly those capable of working within framework agreements like G-Cloud 14. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Bluefort Security Limited, can find this a beneficial contract to expand their reach and demonstrate capability in providing critical IT system solutions. Companies with a strong focus on network access control and the ability to meet specific client requirements without an open competition may find similar opportunities for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Forescout Network Access Control (NAC) Refresh & Renewal

Notice Description

This is for the renewal of the Forescout system which is coming to EOL (end of life) in February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for the renewal of the Forescout system which is coming to EOL (end of life) in February 2026.

Options: Can be extended by one year.

Procurement Information

A direct award was conducted under G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073684-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,921 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Marie Walsh
Contact Email
caroline.walsh@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2382545849

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

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