---
title: "FortiNet Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05880b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# FortiNet Licence Renewal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05880b

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## Summary

The contract for the renewal of FortiNet licences by the University of Salford has been awarded to Softcat Ltd. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Salford, within the UK region of UKD34. The procurement process followed a limited method labelled as "Below threshold - limited competition." The award was completed on 14 August 2025, with the contract period slated from 19 August 2025 to 19 August 2028. This contract, valued at GBP 182,852.83, involves the renewal of multiple FortiGate licenses which includes features like Unified Threat Protection and FortiCare Premium.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in IT and software services. Although the process featured limited competition, businesses with the capability to provide comprehensive network security solutions, particularly those familiar with FortiNet products, could significantly benefit from engaging in similar bids. Larger firms like Softcat Ltd., who have a robust infrastructure and can manage extensive security solution deployments, are well-suited to participate in such procurement activities. Though the involvement of SMEs was minimal in this instance, there remains potential for such businesses to compete effectively in future tenders by focusing on innovative solutions or niche expertise.

## Notice

The University of Salford have the below FortiNet licences which are due for renewal on 19/08/25. We are looking to renew for a 3 year term. 2x FortiGate-2600F 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) - F2K60FTK21900900 and F2K60FTK21900979 2x FortiGate-600E 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) - FG6H0ETB21908616 and FG6H0ETB21908872

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048808-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,852 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048808-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048808-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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