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title: "3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades"
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# 3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f2e11c6-de05-41c0-b760-d44e7494a46b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "3219/MH Fortinet Firewall Upgrades" in the network infrastructure industry category. This contract, valued at £345,000, was established through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2022, with the contract period running from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 2025. This procurement is located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the potential for ongoing expansion and the option to extend for an additional two years. Companies that excel in firewall solutions, network upgrade services, and related technologies may find this tender to be a valuable avenue for growth, especially in strengthening their portfolio within the education sector.

## Notice

The University already has in place an estate of Fortinet Firewalls, there was a requirement for an expansion of this estate to maintain and enhance network protection. The contract will allow for ad-hoc expansions over the following 3 years with the option with the University to extend for a further 2 years. A further competition under the JISC Networking Framework agreement was used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe6f17-8d17-4589-8c8d-839e96626365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe6f17-8d17-4589-8c8d-839e96626365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbe6f17-8d17-4589-8c8d-839e96626365
  8th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sheffield.ac.uk

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