---
title: "AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the provision of Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licences (3 years) has been conducted by the University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law, located at University Office, King's College, Aberdeen (AB24 3FX). This procurement falls under the education sector, specifically classified with the CPV code 48000000, and was completed using an open procedure under the framework ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) - Lot 1. The award notice was published with an effective award date of 31st July 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th July 2026 for the value of £66,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT goods related to networking infrastructure, especially those with capabilities in providing support and maintenance for Cisco hardware and software. Large-scale suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, who was the awarded supplier, would benefit from such contracts due to the size and scope of the services required. Businesses that are capable of aligning with existing frameworks such as the HENSS2 are particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, facilitating business growth through engagement in higher education sector contracts.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years). Direct award via ITS2008NE Higher Education Networking Supply Services 2 (HENSS2) Framework - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561405 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561405

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561405
  AWARD NOTICE Cisco Firepower Devices hardware and software support and licence - AWARD NOTICE for Cisco Firepower 2130 Devices hardware and software support and licence (3 years)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838995

## Provenance

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