This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 May 2026 at 15:56

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council initiated a procurement process under the title "Fortinet products" to acquire new Fortigate hardware and extend subscriptions for existing equipment. This opportunity falls within the industry category of internet and intranet networks, and components. The estimated total value is £149,999, and the procurement employed an open method below the threshold. Originally active with key dates for submission until 22 May 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 13 May 2026, the tender was sadly cancelled on 26 May 2026. The procurement was aimed at UKJ11 region, and despite the promising potential, no contract will be awarded due to its cancellation status.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in network solutions and Fortinet products. Companies with established Fortinet partnerships, such as resellers graded from bronze to gold, would have been ideal candidates. The focus on open competition gave small and medium-sized enterprises a chance to compete for the contract, allowing them to strengthen their foothold in providing network solutions to public sector entities. Although this particular process was ultimately cancelled, similar future tenders can offer vital opportunities for business growth within the tech sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fortinet products

Notice Description

The council is seeking to procure new Fortigate hardware and extend subscriptions and support on existing hardware. Please quote for the items in the RFQ document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049172-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

32412120 - Intranet network

32413100 - Network routers

32415000 - Ethernet network

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£119,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 1 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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