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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process titled "FortiClient Licenses with ZTNA and EMS," focused on the education industry. The buying organisation is based in Glasgow, Scotland, specifically at the address of the Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street, G1 1XU. This procurement falls under the goods category and utilised an open procedure method. It was part of the planning and award stages, with the award being issued on 25 June 2026. The tender required FortiClient licences including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Endpoint Management Server (EMS) to enhance secure remote access and endpoint management within the University's IT framework.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying IT security solutions, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity software and remote access management tools. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector stand to benefit from such opportunities by providing innovative, flexible solutions to enhance educational environments. The contract was awarded to Switchshop, a supplier with a local presence in Glasgow, indicating potential advantages for regional businesses aiming to collaborate on public sector initiatives. The contract's value, amounting to GBP 46,469.68, provides a significant opportunity for business growth and engagement with academic institutions requiring advanced IT infrastructure solutions.

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Notice Title

FortiClient Licenses with ZTNA and EMS

Notice Description

FortiClient Licenses with ZTNA and EMS

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the supply of FortiClient licences, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Endpoint Management Server (EMS), to support secure remote access and centralised endpoint management across the University's IT environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558742
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,469 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

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