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title: "Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs"
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# Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceb94ab0-4128-404d-8d97-d4dcff476f00

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## Summary

The Met Office has concluded a procurement process for "Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs" under the industry category "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment." This project, with an estimated value of £670,925.56, falls within the services category and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to supplier selection. The tender phase ended on 26th August 2024, and the contract commenced on 9th September 2024, with a scheduled completion date of 30th August 2029. The contract was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the communication and telecommunication equipment supply sectors, particularly those capable of delivering advanced networking hardware like Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and accompanying QSFPs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Met Office's inclination to consider them suitable for such contracts. This procurement could lead to significant business growth, as it involves a long-term commitment with a reputable public sector buying organisation, the Met Office, thereby enhancing market credibility and offering potential for future contracts within similar frameworks.

## Notice

Fortinet FG-7121F-2 NGFWs and QSFPs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04ea9f3-ea10-42b7-a09f-588894fa9bc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £670,925 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04ea9f3-ea10-42b7-a09f-588894fa9bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f04ea9f3-ea10-42b7-a09f-588894fa9bc0
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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