---
title: "DDaT24177 - Two FortiGate 1000F annual licenses"
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# DDaT24177 - Two FortiGate 1000F annual licenses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3670cc6f-19ba-4e55-ad5f-2ceb8a2a7aae

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council, awarded a contract for FortiGate 1000F annual licenses through a competitive quotation procedure to UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. The contract value is £46,400 GBP, with a contract period from April 15, 2024, to April 14, 2025. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, and the procurement stage is in the award phase. The procurement was for software package and information systems, with the delivery address located in CB2 0QH, England.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the software and information systems sector. Companies well-suited to compete are those providing similar technology solutions. UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED served as the buyer in this procurement process, which was conducted by the UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council. The awarded contract notice was published on March 25, 2024, and interested businesses can explore collaboration possibilities for future procurement opportunities in this industry category.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation, Medical Research Council (MRC)had a requirement for FortiGate 1000F annual licenses. This has been sourced via a Competitive quotation procedure (below threshold).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c7634b-02ea-45bb-9258-432f11f00812 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,400 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2024 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c7634b-02ea-45bb-9258-432f11f00812

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c7634b-02ea-45bb-9258-432f11f00812
  25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/494ca9a6-e2f3-41aa-9fea-10c0da247ef3

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