Award

Fortinet Maintenance and Support

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in Cardiff, has awarded a 12-month contract for Fortinet maintenance and support services to Cae Technology Services Limited. The contract begins on 5th April 2025 and ends on 4th April 2026, addressing the need for high-level technical support and virus protection software within the Services industry category. The procurement process, initiated with an open tender, received three bids and concluded with the award on 11th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those with expertise in Fortinet technologies. Ideal candidates are companies possessing an Advanced Partnership level with Fortinet, capable of offering 24x7x4 hour parts and engineer-to-site support, and adept at configuring IPSec VPNs and two-factor authentication solutions. Such businesses can leverage their specialized skills to meet the stringent requirements of Cardiff Metropolitan University, fostering long-term relationships and enhancing their reputation in the cybersecurity domain.

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Notice Title

Fortinet Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Cardiff Metropolitan University has awarded a 12-month contract Fortinet maintenance and support.The contract will commence on 5th April 2025 and will run until 4th April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147300
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48760000 - Virus protection software package

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Hampson-Jones
Contact Email
shampson-jones@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920416061

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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