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Fortinet Fortigate Firewall Upgrade

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 Apr 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council is undertaking the procurement of a Fortinet FortiGate Firewall Upgrade, aiming to replace existing infrastructure nearing the end of its life cycle. Located in Dartford, United Kingdom, this initiative falls under the software package and information systems category and is in the award stage as of 15th April 2026. The procurement was a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, targeting the fulfilment of goods aimed at ensuring uninterrupted support for five years. The contract, valued at approximately £120,235 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 1st April 2031, with the supplier NG-IT LTD from Manchester selected for its completion.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure and network security. Such enterprises can leverage their expertise in implementing and supporting firewall technologies over extended periods, thereby fostering business growth through strategic engagements with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council. Moreover, this project underscores the importance of lifecycle management and preventative maintenance within the public sector, creating a pathway for further collaboration and innovation in providing secure, robust IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fortinet Fortigate Firewall Upgrade

Notice Description

2 x FortiGate firewalls with 5 years support included to replace our soon to be end of life (EOL) firewall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,235 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£120,235 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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