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Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction

BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Film Institute, a public authority operating under sub-central government in London, has progressed the procurement process titled "Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction". This tender falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment and miscellaneous computer equipment, specifically focused on switches. The procurement has successfully concluded, with the award notice issued on 2nd February 2026, and the contract commencing from 6th February 2026 to 6th March 2026. The procurement method employed was 'open', in a below-threshold open competition format, executed via an eAuction technique.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those with expertise in network solutions and equipment. Companies capable of supplying and supporting advanced FortiSwitch infrastructure would have found this tender particularly attractive. Large-scale enterprises, such as the awarded OPTEC SERVICES LTD from Cardiff, which adequately align with the contract's demands and can provide comprehensive support services, are therefore well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. This type of contract encourages businesses to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio in government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction

Notice Description

The BFI National Archive Berkhamsted has a requirement for the following: 2 x FS-2048F (FortiSwitch-2048F Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible switch with 48x25G(SFP28) +8x100G (QSFP28)+2x10G(SFP+). Dual AC power supplies) 2 x FC-10-S2F48-247-02-60 (FortiSwitch-2048F 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008768-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

31214100 - Switches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£38,067 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 1LN
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTEC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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