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title: "Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa417d3-ce10-442b-b167-0e64b895bb2d

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## Summary

The contracting process for the title "Inter Site Connectivity - ITQ FortiGate Firewalls" was conducted by North Tyneside Council under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in the North East of England, the procurement falls within a completed award stage as of 2nd September 2025. This tender involved the procurement method 'selective', specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period end on 25th June 2025, and the contract period extends from 4th July 2025 to 4th July 2029, with a total contract value of £62,000. The successful supplier is Aspire Technology Solutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, given the procurement's focus on FortiGate firewall technology and its call-off from an established framework agreement. Businesses with expertise in inter-site connectivity and network security solutions would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities. With the buyer being North Tyneside Council, established suppliers in the North East region of the UK might have strategic advantages when competing for future contracts. The nature of the contract period, spanning multiple years, also offers potential for stable business engagements and recurring revenue for the chosen supplier.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council requires 43x FortiGate 70G Firewalls under the CCS RM6116 Framework (Lot 1a: Inter Site Connectivity).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e936282d-d12e-490e-ac26-b1ca51ab16e6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e936282d-d12e-490e-ac26-b1ca51ab16e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e936282d-d12e-490e-ac26-b1ca51ab16e6
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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