Scope
Reference
2026/463
Description
The BFI National Archive Berkhamsted has a requirement for the following:
2 x FS-2048F (FortiSwitch-2048F Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible switch with 48x25G(SFP28) +8x100G (QSFP28)+2x10G(SFP+). Dual AC power supplies)
2 x FC-10-S2F48-247-02-60 (FortiSwitch-2048F 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support)
Total value (estimated)
- £42,500 excluding VAT
- £51,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 9 February 2026
- 8 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 31214100 - Switches
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Supplier ranked 1st after auction will win (providing they pass due diligence).
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
British Film Institute
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 287780
21 STEPHEN STREET
LONDON
W1T 1LN
United Kingdom
Email: graham.bellas@bfi.org.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government