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title: "Fortinet Renewal"
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# Fortinet Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5a31561-acd6-4c7a-a010-69f2757b798f

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## Summary

The University of Salford has finalised the award for its tender titled "Fortinet Renewal," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement under the NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services - Lot 4. The contract, valued at £101,847.94, commences on 21 May 2026 and concludes on 19 August 2028. The procurement reached the award stage with Softcat PLC selected as the supplier. This opportunity was particularly suited for SMEs and completed with a value increase from the original tender estimate of £100,000. The purchasing authority is located at 43 Crescent, Salford, England, with Dion Horsfield as the point of contact.

The Fortinet Renewal tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. With the procurement conducted via a selective method, it leverages existing framework agreements, which can streamline the process for qualified suppliers. Though the current award went to a large company, Softcat PLC, the procurement was noted to be suitable for SMEs, indicating potential future opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in similar tenders. Companies that offer competitive solutions within the specified contract value and possess the capability to fulfil such technological requirements would benefit from pursuing similar contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Award Notice for the Universities Fortinet Renewal. Purchased through NWUPC Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA) - Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0b636a-5b19-4c47-aa79-02c546c72f8d |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 19 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,847 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0b636a-5b19-4c47-aa79-02c546c72f8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0b636a-5b19-4c47-aa79-02c546c72f8d
  18th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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