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UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: stfcprocurement@ukro.org

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
7228047.54 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 11:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72511000 - Network management software services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Official Source
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Description

STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: STFC are procuring, via direct award through HTE framework ICT solution 3, for the replacement Fortinet firewall hardware to extend the life of, and improve the performance of, our site firewalling to cope with the increasing volumes of scientific data that flow on / off / through our sites whilst being exposed to the ever increasing security risks faced by modern networks.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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