---
title: "DDaT25162 - FortiGate Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f9b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-03-27"
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# DDaT25162 - FortiGate Package

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f9b3

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a FortiGate Package under contract reference DDaT25162. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically addressing data-processing machines, software packages, and information systems. The contracting authority is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, and the process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 19 March 2025. The contract will be effective from 2 April 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in hardware, software development, internet services, and support. Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to compete and secure contracts. It demonstrates the potential for growth and expansion in providing specialised IT solutions to central government entities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive IT packages, including hardware and software systems, would be well-suited to such opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a FortiGate Package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011631-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,976 |

## 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 | GUARDIAN INTERNET SUPPORT SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 16:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011631-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011631-2025
  27th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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