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title: "UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d2f"
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published: "2026-01-23"
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# UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d2f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025" has been overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a body governed by public law, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category for network management software services, aiming to improve security measures through the replacement of Fortinet firewall hardware. The procurement method used was direct award through the HTE framework ICT solution 3, without a prior call for competition, due to the necessity for seamless integration with existing infrastructure. The contract was awarded on 6th January 2026 to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, totalling £7,228,047.54. The entire process is marked as complete, with the awarding stage having commenced on 23rd January 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and network management to understand the expectations for high-performance firewall technology in major public sector projects. It underscores the demand for companies that can provide continuity and integration with existing technological solutions, namely in environments handling significant scientific data volumes. Enterprises with expertise in Fortinet products and those capable of delivering tailored security solutions would be well-positioned for similar future opportunities, especially when direct awards are appropriate due to existing technological ecosystems. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, being the successful contractor, highlights that partnerships or collaborations with established suppliers might also be a viable strategy for entering such competitive procurement processes.

## Notice

STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

### Procurement Information

Previous capital investment in the same technology, providing seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006136-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,228,047 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006136-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/

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