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Firewall Security

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Hartlepool College of Further Education, a sub-central government public authority, relates to a comprehensive Firewall Security contract. With the college situated in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, the tender falls under the category of goods, specifically office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. This process, completed as of 23rd April 2026, adhered to the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54, employing a limited procurement method tailored for below-threshold procurement with restricted competition. The involved parties completed the contract award stage on the same date.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with expertise in VPN/ZTNA and FortiGate hardware, as specified by the contract requirements. SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier with headquarters in Marlow, United Kingdom, successfully secured the contract, highlighting prospects for similar companies to collaborate with educational institutions. Businesses adept in providing premium cybersecurity services and threat protection solutions would be well-positioned to compete in processes of this nature, fostering business growth in the education sector through reliable service provision.

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Notice Title

Firewall Security

Notice Description

Firewall security: FCT VPN/ZTNA SUB & 2 X FortiGate-200G Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 7NT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Burn Valley
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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