Scope
Reference
DDaT25162
Description
***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision of a FortiGate Package.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £49,976.66 excluding VAT
- £59,971.99 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 March 2025
Contract dates
- 2 April 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Guardian Internet Support Services (UK) Ltd
Turtle's Meadow, Bossington Lane
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 2TE
United Kingdom
Email: chris.alberry@giss-uk.com
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: policy@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon