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FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:24

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has conducted a public procurement process for "FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses," focusing on deploying VPN/ZTNA Agent Subscriptions across 4000 endpoints. Classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, this procurement falls within sub-central government public authority classification. Based in Salford, UK, the tender process utilised a direct procurement method due to its "Below threshold - without competition" nature. The contracting phase was completed on 20th April 2026, with a subsequent contract period scheduled from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2027.

This procurement opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and endpoint management technologies. With the awarded contract valued at approximately £33,288, businesses in the software and IT sectors, particularly SMEs, can find opportunities for growth in similar tenders within the public sector. ACADEMIA LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hemel Hempstead, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with robust digital solutions and competitive pricing could effectively compete in this sector. Successful execution and delivery of such contracts can pave the way for companies to solidify their position in the highly dynamic and expanding IT service market.

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Notice Title

FortiClient - Endpoint-based Licenses

Notice Description

VPN/ZTNA (On Premise Deployments) 1 Year FortiClient VPN/ZTNA Agent Subscriptions for 4000 endpoints includes on-prem EMS and FortiCare Premium

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£27,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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