---
title: "Fortinet Maintenance and Support"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147300"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-17"
---

# Fortinet Maintenance and Support

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147300

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## Summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in Cardiff, has awarded a 12-month contract for Fortinet maintenance and support services to Cae Technology Services Limited. The contract begins on 5th April 2025 and ends on 4th April 2026, addressing the need for high-level technical support and virus protection software within the Services industry category. The procurement process, initiated with an open tender, received three bids and concluded with the award on 11th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those with expertise in Fortinet technologies. Ideal candidates are companies possessing an Advanced Partnership level with Fortinet, capable of offering 24x7x4 hour parts and engineer-to-site support, and adept at configuring IPSec VPNs and two-factor authentication solutions. Such businesses can leverage their specialized skills to meet the stringent requirements of Cardiff Metropolitan University, fostering long-term relationships and enhancing their reputation in the cybersecurity domain.

## Notice

Cardiff Metropolitan University has awarded a 12-month contract Fortinet maintenance and support.The contract will commence on 5th April 2025 and will run until 4th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147300 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package
- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 17:01 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147300
- 13 Jan 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147300

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffmet/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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