---
title: "Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c.json)

## Summary

The British Film Institute, a public authority operating under sub-central government in London, has progressed the procurement process titled "Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction". This tender falls under the industry category of computer-related equipment and miscellaneous computer equipment, specifically focused on switches. The procurement has successfully concluded, with the award notice issued on 2nd February 2026, and the contract commencing from 6th February 2026 to 6th March 2026. The procurement method employed was 'open', in a below-threshold open competition format, executed via an eAuction technique.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those with expertise in network solutions and equipment. Companies capable of supplying and supporting advanced FortiSwitch infrastructure would have found this tender particularly attractive. Large-scale enterprises, such as the awarded OPTEC SERVICES LTD from Cardiff, which adequately align with the contract's demands and can provide comprehensive support services, are therefore well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. This type of contract encourages businesses to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio in government partnerships.

## Notice

The BFI National Archive Berkhamsted has a requirement for the following: 2 x FS-2048F (FortiSwitch-2048F Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible switch with 48x25G(SFP28) +8x100G (QSFP28)+2x10G(SFP+). Dual AC power supplies) 2 x FC-10-S2F48-247-02-60 (FortiSwitch-2048F 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008768-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | £42,500 |
| Awards value | £38,067 |
| 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 | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 31214100 - Switches

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008768-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005789-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008768-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005789-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
  Please register on this website for details.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c4c.json.