---
title: "IT Capital Purchase - Fortinet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be0b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE"
published: "2026-06-26"
---

# IT Capital Purchase - Fortinet

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be0b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The City of Liverpool College, involves the acquisition of IT equipment, specifically a Fortinet Fortigate - 400G Appliance. Categorised under 'goods' within the data-processing machines industry, the procurement is situated in the Liverpool area (UKD72), United Kingdom. The process, given the status of 'complete', employed a direct procurement method, conducted below-threshold without competition. The relevant contract period spans from 26th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The award stage is pending as of 26th June 2026, with NETPROTOCOL LTD. identified as the supplier.

The IT Capital Purchase presents significant opportunities for IT equipment suppliers, particularly smaller enterprises, such as SMEs, that can provide data-processing hardware. Businesses that specialise in IT and networking solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar future procurements by sub-central government authorities like The City of Liverpool College. The procurement underscores the trend towards direct procurement for specialised goods, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can meet specific technical requirements. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses grow their portfolios and establish themselves as key suppliers in the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of Fortinet Fortigate - 400G Appliance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 9DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060274-2026
  26th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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