Award

Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

13 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by West Berkshire Council, encompasses the award and contract stages for the supply of branch and centralised campus firewall/routers. The tender, titled "Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers," falls under the goods category, specifically mainframe hardware, and includes 36 FortiNet FG90G units with 3 years of hardware and software support, alongside 4 FortiNet FG200G units with 5 years of support. Located in the UKJ region, the contract value is set at £99,193.50 with a gross amount of £119,032.20. The award was active as of 13th May 2026, with the contract signed on 30th March 2026 and set to conclude on 29th March 2031.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies operating in the IT and cybersecurity sectors. Large suppliers such as SOFTCAT PLC, which successfully secured the contract, highlighted the benefits of providing comprehensive IT security solutions for public authorities. Businesses that specialise in hardware supply with robust support services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, making it an attractive opportunity for those aiming to bolster their presence in public sector contracts. The contract, procured through a below-threshold method, underscores the importance of maintaining competitive offerings tailored to the needs of public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers

Notice Description

36 X FortiNet FG90G including 3 Yr H/W and S/W support 4 x FortiNet FG200G including 5 Yr H/W and S/W support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,193 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
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)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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