---
title: "Fortinet Fortigate Firewall Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cf6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067cf6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Fortinet Fortigate Firewall Upgrade

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cf6

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is undertaking the procurement of a Fortinet FortiGate Firewall Upgrade, aiming to replace existing infrastructure nearing the end of its life cycle. Located in Dartford, United Kingdom, this initiative falls under the software package and information systems category and is in the award stage as of 15th April 2026. The procurement was a direct method, conducted below threshold without competition, targeting the fulfilment of goods aimed at ensuring uninterrupted support for five years. The contract, valued at approximately £120,235 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will extend until 1st April 2031, with the supplier NG-IT LTD from Manchester selected for its completion.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure and network security. Such enterprises can leverage their expertise in implementing and supporting firewall technologies over extended periods, thereby fostering business growth through strategic engagements with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council. Moreover, this project underscores the importance of lifecycle management and preventative maintenance within the public sector, creating a pathway for further collaboration and innovation in providing secure, robust IT solutions.

## Notice

2 x FortiGate firewalls with 5 years support included to replace our soon to be end of life (EOL) firewall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,235 |
| Contracts value | £120,235 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NG-IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034217-2026
- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031457-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034217-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031457-2026
  7th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- http://www.ng-it.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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