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IT Capital Purchase - Fortinet

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The City of Liverpool College, involves the acquisition of IT equipment, specifically a Fortinet Fortigate - 400G Appliance. Categorised under 'goods' within the data-processing machines industry, the procurement is situated in the Liverpool area (UKD72), United Kingdom. The process, given the status of 'complete', employed a direct procurement method, conducted below-threshold without competition. The relevant contract period spans from 26th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The award stage is pending as of 26th June 2026, with NETPROTOCOL LTD. identified as the supplier.

The IT Capital Purchase presents significant opportunities for IT equipment suppliers, particularly smaller enterprises, such as SMEs, that can provide data-processing hardware. Businesses that specialise in IT and networking solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar future procurements by sub-central government authorities like The City of Liverpool College. The procurement underscores the trend towards direct procurement for specialised goods, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can meet specific technical requirements. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses grow their portfolios and establish themselves as key suppliers in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Capital Purchase - Fortinet

Notice Description

Purchase of Fortinet Fortigate - 400G Appliance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETPROTOCOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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