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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Nottingham College pertains to the acquisition of Fortinet Firewall Network Security products, classified under the industry category of Networks (CPV: 32400000). Identified by tender ID NC/PROC/0472, the procurement belongs to the 'goods' category and was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its coverage under the NHS SBS Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2. The procurement, now in the 'Award' stage, concluded on 30th June 2026, with Softcat as the awarded supplier. This contract, valued at £325,000 GBP, addresses multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the network security industry, particularly those specialising in firewall solutions. Companies that are part of, or can leverage frameworks similar to NHS SBS Framework may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from such direct awards. Although Softcat, a large-scale supplier, was awarded this contract, similar opportunities could emerge for agile businesses that can provide competitive, high-quality security solutions aligning with regional needs across the UK. Participation in these procurement processes can enhance a company's portfolio and market presence within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fortinet Firewall

Notice Description

Firewall Network Security

Procurement Information

This was a direct award under the NHS SBS Framework Digital Workplace Solutions 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 7HB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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