Scope
Reference
T25/0125
Description
City of Sunderland College have a requirement for the renewal of Fortinet FortiGate Firewall licences and support for the Northumberland College, Ashington site.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 January 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
1x 12 month Extension option
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the EPNE e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 65% |
| Quality | Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Added Value | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
City of Sunderland College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001475
Bede Campus, Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)