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title: "FortiGate-VM \"virtual appliance\" designed for VMware ESX and ESXi platforms. 4 x vCPU cores and (up"
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# FortiGate-VM "virtual appliance" designed for VMware ESX and ESXi platforms. 4 x vCPU cores and (up

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb71996-8ed1-4c42-ba82-87e2fbf09754

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by the Department for Education, involved a tender for a FortiGate-VM virtual appliance designed for VMware ESX and ESXi platforms. This tender falls under the education and training services category, with the contract awarded on 1st March 2017. The service provision began on 1st April 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement method was marked as 'Other - Unselected,' and the procurement stage has reached completion.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors, particularly those specialising in virtual appliances and training services. Companies capable of delivering robust cybersecurity solutions and training programmes are well-suited to compete in this space, especially large enterprises equipped to fulfil the requirements outlined in the awarded contract valued at £128,830.

## Notice

FortiGate-VM "virtual appliance" designed for VMware ESX and ESXi platforms. 4 x vCPU cores and (up to) 6 GB RAM. 3 Year Enterprise Bundle (8x5 FortiCare plus NGFW, AV, Web Filtering,Antispam, Botnet IP/Domain, FortiSandbox Cloud and Mobile Security Services). Fortigate 1 & Fortigate 2 Training Course Bundle - 5 days - Classroom Based

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa06a0b9-1f11-4ab4-9abe-0bde9c8f50ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Unselected |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,830 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa06a0b9-1f11-4ab4-9abe-0bde9c8f50ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa06a0b9-1f11-4ab4-9abe-0bde9c8f50ed
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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