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UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025" has been overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a body governed by public law, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category for network management software services, aiming to improve security measures through the replacement of Fortinet firewall hardware. The procurement method used was direct award through the HTE framework ICT solution 3, without a prior call for competition, due to the necessity for seamless integration with existing infrastructure. The contract was awarded on 6th January 2026 to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, totalling £7,228,047.54. The entire process is marked as complete, with the awarding stage having commenced on 23rd January 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and network management to understand the expectations for high-performance firewall technology in major public sector projects. It underscores the demand for companies that can provide continuity and integration with existing technological solutions, namely in environments handling significant scientific data volumes. Enterprises with expertise in Fortinet products and those capable of delivering tailored security solutions would be well-positioned for similar future opportunities, especially when direct awards are appropriate due to existing technological ecosystems. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, being the successful contractor, highlights that partnerships or collaborations with established suppliers might also be a viable strategy for entering such competitive procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025

Notice Description

STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

Procurement Information

Previous capital investment in the same technology, providing seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006136-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,228,047 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukro.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice URLs

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