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title: "Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bf0a24b-8406-41de-babb-bd3994ce8458"
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buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bf0a24b-8406-41de-babb-bd3994ce8458

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process titled "Firewalls to support West Burton Site - UKIFS," falling under the services industry category for virus protection software. This process pertains to the provision of Fortigate hardware and software for internet firewalls, awarded through Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. The contract, valued at £1,100,000 excluding VAT, was awarded on 23rd December 2025, with a contract period spanning from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2028. Although this notice serves as an award rather than a call for competition, it involved procurement via an "Other" method, and delivery is applicable worldwide, including the UK and several territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities in the technology and security sectors, favouring businesses that specialise in network security solutions, particularly those providing virus protection and firewall solutions. With delivery locations spanning globally, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, companies with an extensive supply chain are well-positioned to benefit. Furthermore, the procurement aligns well with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing their potential for business growth and market expansion in government contracts.

## Notice

Internet firewalls for West Burton site - UKIFS. Fortigate hardware and software. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. The requirement has been procured via Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. All figures excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d61173-76fd-4f16-aadc-98bb65927509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCH SHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d61173-76fd-4f16-aadc-98bb65927509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d61173-76fd-4f16-aadc-98bb65927509
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101224&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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