This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 07:43

Tender

26 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of Fortinet products, specifically Fortigate firewalls, switches, support, and other subscriptions. This procurement, titled "Fortinet products v2," falls under the goods category and was conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The procurement is located in the UKJ11 region, covering Bracknell, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2026, with the tender initially published on 26th May 2026 and submissions closing on 12th June 2026. The successful supplier was Kubus Group Ltd, and the contract is set to be active until 31st July 2031.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the network infrastructure and IT equipment sector to engage with government contracts and expand their portfolio. Given the procurement focuses on network systems and components, companies specialising in these areas, particularly those with Fortinet reseller qualifications, would have been ideally positioned to compete. With a clear emphasis on both quality and price, businesses of various scales, including SMEs and VCSEs, could find substantial growth opportunities by aligning with such public procurement projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fortinet products v2

Notice Description

Supply of Fortigate firewalls, switches, support and other subscriptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a41a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£119,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,812 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUBUS GROUP

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