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title: "DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f879"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f879

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government, has awarded a contract for the provision of firewall hardware under the title "DDaT25119 - Firewall Hardware." This contract falls under the industry category of network equipment and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 25th March 2025, with the contract being signed earlier on 11th March 2025. This procurement was carried out without competition due to the absence of competitive alternatives and was executed directly below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract commenced on 26th March 2025 and is set to end on 25th March 2026, with an overall value of £15,182.76.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network and cybersecurity equipment. Companies capable of providing innovative and technical network solutions would find such contracts beneficial for business growth. The procurement process was specifically tailored for UK-based suppliers, with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd being identified as the suitable supplier. This contract supports further expansion and credibility within the public sector market, particularly for businesses with expertise in firewall hardware and related network security solutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of Firewall Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011139-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,652 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011139-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011139-2025
  25th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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