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title: "Fortinet Hardware Refresh"
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# Fortinet Hardware Refresh

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63ce4f9d-c415-40f0-ad19-7cfcbe7b0fb7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Fortinet Hardware Refresh" was undertaken by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, focusing on the industry category of software packages and information systems, with additional emphasis on IT services such as consulting and software development. The buying organisation is located in Sale, United Kingdom. This procurement process used an open procedure and was in the Award stage as of 13 November 2025. Key dates in the timeline included the tender period ending on 21 September 2025 and the contract period running from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030. The awarded contract was valued at £162,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and software development sectors to expand, particularly for those capable of implementing comprehensive hardware solutions. Businesses that specialise in software systems and IT consultancy could find this contract particularly appealing due to the demand for specialised services outlined in the procurement. Being suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this opportunity encourages competitive participation from businesses looking to establish or solidify their presence in the public sector IT services market. The Networking People (TNP) Limited, a large-scale company, was successful in securing the contract, underscoring the importance of scalability and technical capability in such procurements.

## Notice

Fortinet Hardware Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51928d-2d93-46a2-a511-a04e4a124759 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NETWORKING PEOPLE (TNP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51928d-2d93-46a2-a511-a04e4a124759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad51928d-2d93-46a2-a511-a04e4a124759
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tameside.gov.uk/

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