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)
Contract 1. Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction
Supplier
Contract value
- £38,067.88 excluding VAT
- £45,681.46 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
4 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 6 March 2026
- 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 31214100 - Switches
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
OPTEC SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 12143074
UNIT 4 NEPTUNE COURT, VANGUARD WAY
CARDIFF
CF24 5PJ
United Kingdom
Email: finance@optec.co.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Fortinet Switches and Support - eAuction
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