---
title: "Firewall Security"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689b3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Firewall Security

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689b3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Hartlepool College of Further Education, a sub-central government public authority, relates to a comprehensive Firewall Security contract. With the college situated in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, the tender falls under the category of goods, specifically office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. This process, completed as of 23rd April 2026, adhered to the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54, employing a limited procurement method tailored for below-threshold procurement with restricted competition. The involved parties completed the contract award stage on the same date.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with expertise in VPN/ZTNA and FortiGate hardware, as specified by the contract requirements. SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier with headquarters in Marlow, United Kingdom, successfully secured the contract, highlighting prospects for similar companies to collaborate with educational institutions. Businesses adept in providing premium cybersecurity services and threat protection solutions would be well-positioned to compete in processes of this nature, fostering business growth in the education sector through reliable service provision.

## Notice

Firewall security: FCT VPN/ZTNA SUB & 2 X FortiGate-200G Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037118-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,972 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 7NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Burn Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037118-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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