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title: "Further Competition Supply of Fortigate Firewalls & Associated Services"
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# Further Competition Supply of Fortigate Firewalls & Associated Services

Buyer: DUDLEY MBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8145f2f5-7dd5-492b-ab8b-a60cd3e162ed

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council recently awarded a contract for the Further Competition Supply of Fortigate Firewalls & Associated Services. The procurement process was completed under a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value amounts to £452,436, with a contract period starting on August 11, 2023, and ending on August 10, 2028. The buying organisation, Dudley MBC, based in England, sought a provider with the appropriate product range and competitive pricing for computer equipment and supplies. The tender deadline was on July 14, 2023.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in computer equipment and supplies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Switchshop Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in Hertfordshire, secured the award. Businesses interested in providing and supporting Fortigate Firewalls and associated services in the UK market should consider engaging with Dudley MBC for potential future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is procured a provider with the appropriate product range, experience and competitive pricing to supply and support Fortigate Firewalls and associated services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f970d248-e925-49a2-873d-2d32f0fc9020 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2023 - 10 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £452,436 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £452,436 |
| 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 | DUDLEY MBC |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 9TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f970d248-e925-49a2-873d-2d32f0fc9020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f970d248-e925-49a2-873d-2d32f0fc9020
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home
  Contract Register

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