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title: "Firewalls to support 100Gb data link infrastructure for UKAEA"
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# Firewalls to support 100Gb data link infrastructure for UKAEA

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa4b23fa-de42-4e5f-8093-ad5a9748e814

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), located in Oxfordshire, has recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of internet facing 2600F FortiGate Firewalls. This award notice pertains to the procurement of two new firewalls and the upgrade of a Forti-analyzer, procured via Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. The contract, valued at £1,645,000 excluding VAT, falls under the services category for virus protection software packages. This initiative was concluded at the award stage on 23rd December 2025, with the contract period running from 26th November 2025 to 25th November 2028.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities for companies involved in network security and infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing high-performance firewall solutions. With the primary award to Switch Shop Limited, large-scale firms that are already active within similar government frameworks would be well-suited to compete in future projects. SME and VCSE classifications indicate that diverse businesses have opportunities to engage, fostering potential growth and expansion within the technology supply sector.

## Notice

UKAEA is upgrading two current internet facing 2600F FortiGate Firewalls. With the procurement of the 2 new internet facing firewalls, there is also the need to upgrade the Forti-analyzer currently deployed at UKAEA. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. The requirement has been procured via Lot 6 of the JISC Network Solutions Framework. All figures excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9d687b-8263-4de6-884a-e90a930247dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,645,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,645,000 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCH SHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48760000 - Virus protection software package

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9d687b-8263-4de6-884a-e90a930247dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf9d687b-8263-4de6-884a-e90a930247dc
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101223&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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