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AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence

University of Aberdeen

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31 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen procured Cisco Firepower 2130 devices, together with hardware and software support and licensing for a three-year term. The requirement covers network security equipment and associated support services for the university’s operations in Aberdeen. It is primarily a goods requirement, with the support and licence element forming part of the overall package. The procurement relates specifically to Cisco Firepower 2130 technology rather than general IT hardware or unrestricted networking services. Suppliers with relevant Cisco product capability, licensing access and the ability to provide ongoing technical support to a higher education institution would be most closely aligned with the requirement.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 for £66,000. It covers a three-year period of Cisco Firepower 2130 hardware and software support and licensing. The requirement was handled as a direct award through the ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 framework, Lot 1; the tender record also identifies an open procedure. One bid was received, submitted electronically, and the award relates to the single lot. The contract is active. The buyer is the University of Aberdeen, and the award was made against the higher education networking framework rather than through a standalone competition for unrelated suppliers.

This award indicates established demand from the University of Aberdeen for Cisco Firepower 2130 security infrastructure, licensing and continuing manufacturer-related support. Future credible suppliers would need demonstrable expertise in Cisco Firepower 2130 environments, the ability to supply valid software licences and hardware support, and sufficient technical capacity to maintain network security equipment over a multi-year service term. Experience serving universities or other complex education networks would be relevant, particularly where support must be coordinated with existing infrastructure and institutional operational requirements. Access to, or an established route through, the ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 framework would also be commercially important for competing through the same purchasing route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years)

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years). Direct award via ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561405
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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