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title: "Fortigate Firewall equipment"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-07-24"
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# Fortigate Firewall equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b79f385-7ba8-42fc-b47d-20945ef10637

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, involves the tender for Fortigate Firewall equipment, classified under the local area network category (CPV code 32410000). The location for the delivery is within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded following a limited procurement method using competitive quotations, with a total contract value of £82,357.86. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2018, and the contract is set for a duration from 2nd July 2018 to 1st July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the technology goods sector, specifically those that specialise in network equipment and firewall solutions. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement method, which encourages competitive proposals from a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging in this contract could lead to sustained relationships and further projects within the public sector, particularly in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure development.

## Notice

Fortigate Firewall equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec54657c-d6d5-4d45-8e3d-82c726f2d4ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,357 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,694 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec54657c-d6d5-4d45-8e3d-82c726f2d4ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec54657c-d6d5-4d45-8e3d-82c726f2d4ac
  24th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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