---
title: "Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697e5

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by West Berkshire Council, encompasses the award and contract stages for the supply of branch and centralised campus firewall/routers. The tender, titled "Branch and centralised Campus Firewall/Routers," falls under the goods category, specifically mainframe hardware, and includes 36 FortiNet FG90G units with 3 years of hardware and software support, alongside 4 FortiNet FG200G units with 5 years of support. Located in the UKJ region, the contract value is set at £99,193.50 with a gross amount of £119,032.20. The award was active as of 13th May 2026, with the contract signed on 30th March 2026 and set to conclude on 29th March 2031.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies operating in the IT and cybersecurity sectors. Large suppliers such as SOFTCAT PLC, which successfully secured the contract, highlighted the benefits of providing comprehensive IT security solutions for public authorities. Businesses that specialise in hardware supply with robust support services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, making it an attractive opportunity for those aiming to bolster their presence in public sector contracts. The contract, procured through a below-threshold method, underscores the importance of maintaining competitive offerings tailored to the needs of public sector organisations.

## Notice

36 X FortiNet FG90G including 3 Yr H/W and S/W support 4 x FortiNet FG200G including 5 Yr H/W and S/W support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044006-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,193 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| 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

- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044006-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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