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title: "Fortinet Firewall Replacement (SMZ & Infonet) Direct Award via the NHS SBS Framework"
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# Fortinet Firewall Replacement (SMZ & Infonet) Direct Award via the NHS SBS Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fa605cc-e50b-4c28-8289-1a6489588b2a

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for Fortinet Firewall Replacement through a direct award via the NHS SBS Framework. The contract involves purchasing x4 Fortinet 600F firewalls and securing 5 years of support. The contract falls under the "Networks" and "Computer network services" classification, with a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on December 19, 2023, and the contract runs from December 20, 2023, to December 19, 2028, with a total value of £139,644.28.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the IT and cybersecurity sector, especially those providing network security solutions and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete due to the contract's designation for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom may find this contract particularly relevant for growth and expansion within the public procurement market.

## Notice

The Organisation's SMZ & Infonet firewalls are now end of life and will not be issued any further security patches. Replacement firewalls are required to main security and network operability. We've discussed our environment with experts and have decided to purchase x4 Fortinet 600F firewalls which will operate in high availability mode. We also require support for 5 years. To maintain continuity and compatibility with current infrastructure, a direct award via the NHS SBS Framework reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411/23 has been utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c757f180-9ca6-40ba-9b39-64305690f62b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,644 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c757f180-9ca6-40ba-9b39-64305690f62b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c757f180-9ca6-40ba-9b39-64305690f62b
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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