---
title: "Provision of Install and Purchase of Firewalls"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822040"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Provision of Install and Purchase of Firewalls

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822040

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## Summary

New College Lanarkshire has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Install and Purchase of Firewalls," aimed at enhancing its IT infrastructure. The awarding of the contract took place on 5th March 2026, marking the completion of the tender stage. This procurement falls under the education category with a focus on delivering goods. The location of the implementation is New College Lanarkshire's Motherwell Campus in the UKM84 region. The open procurement method was used, reflecting a competitive procedure open to all interested suppliers.

Switchshop has been awarded the contract, providing a significant opportunity for business growth in the IT services sector. The contract involves the purchase and installation of FortiGate firewalls and associated services, valued at GBP 85,460. This presents an advantageous opportunity for IT firms specialising in network solutions and security infrastructure to align with educational institutions' needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises equipped with expertise in hardware installations and cloud subscription services are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, as demonstrated by Switchshop's successful bid.

## Notice

Provide the provision of Install and purchase of Firewalls for New College Lanarkshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement is looking for a supplier to purchase and install - - FortiGate-200G Hardware - FortiGate-200G 5 Year FortiAnalyzer Cloud: -FortiManager Cloud Device Based Subscription Service 5 Year Subscription for 10 devices Plus and Engineer for 1 days work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551037 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 2TX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551037

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551037
  Provision of Install and Purchase of Firewalls - Provide the provision of Install and purchase of Firewalls for New College Lanarkshire

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822040

## Provenance

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