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3 year support and licencing for Fortinet 600F firewalls

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran recently completed a public procurement process titled "3 year support and licencing for Fortinet 600F firewalls." This contract, falling under the health sector classification, focuses on goods and is located in Ayrshire and Arran. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract was signed on 10th March 2026. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award from Framework SBS1051, falling outside the scope of typical competitive directives. The procurement aimed to enhance IT infrastructure through secure networking solutions, which had a total contract value of £94,894.68. The buyer, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, is located at Eglinton House, Ailsa Hospital in Ayr.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in IT and cybersecurity sectors. Large firms with capabilities in supplying and supporting advanced firewall technology would be well-suited to similar future tenders. The process being a direct award suggests the potential for established suppliers already within NHS procurement frameworks to enhance their service offerings and strengthen partnerships. Businesses in proximity to the geographic location, as well as those with specialised technical expertise, can leverage such opportunities for expanding their service portfolio within the public health sector infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 year support and licencing for Fortinet 600F firewalls

Notice Description

3 year support and licencing for Fortinet 600F firewalls

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 year support and licencing for Fortinet 600F firewalls

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Framework SBS1051

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551784
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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