---
title: "Fortinet Fortigate Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de06"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de06.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# Fortinet Fortigate Renewal

Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de06

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the City of Sunderland College focuses on the renewal of Fortinet FortiGate Firewall licences and support for their Northumberland College, Ashington site. The relevant procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and IT services, specifically targeting the area of networking, Internet, and intranet software. Located in Sunderland, UK, the procurement process has been completed as of 12th January 2026, with Softcat awarded the contract. This open competition was conducted below the procurement threshold, with the contract running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software, networking, and information systems. Large-scale suppliers that can provide quality IT consultancy and support services are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The City of Sunderland College required submissions to be made electronically through the EPNE e-tendering system, allowing efficient document handling and faster response times, thus encouraging competitive offers from tech firms in the region or across the UK. Businesses ready to enhance their profile in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management should find such opportunities particularly appealing.

## Notice

City of Sunderland College have a requirement for the renewal of Fortinet FortiGate Firewall licences and support for the Northumberland College, Ashington site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,408 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002207-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072531-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002207-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072531-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7635
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7636

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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