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title: "Firewall Replacement Project"
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# Firewall Replacement Project

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1296d72-0e97-474d-95fb-99c0a3ac6027

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Firewall Replacement Project" by Torbay Council is in the award stage. This project, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with additional services in IT consulting and support, includes the provision of Fortinet firewalls, FortiAnalyser and FortiManager hardware and licences, along with five years of support. The procurement was conducted under the NHS SBS Framework, specifically the IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions), and has a total value of £42,838.27. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period started on 24th August 2020 and will end on 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT hardware and support services to contribute to substantial public sector projects, gaining long-term contracts and a solid reputation in public procurement. Suitable businesses would include those with expertise in network security solutions, IT infrastructure, and managed support and services. The procurement has already been awarded to Switchshop Ltd, a company well-suited for delivering the detailed IT services and hardware required by Torbay Council.

## Notice

HW & licences for Fortinet firewalls, FortiAnalyser & FortiManager with 5 years support. Initial HW build.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e4f8d9-8e07-4b67-9b15-1585ba29e9aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - NHS SBS Framework, Link: IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,838 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,838 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e4f8d9-8e07-4b67-9b15-1585ba29e9aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e4f8d9-8e07-4b67-9b15-1585ba29e9aa
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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