Open procedure initiated by CRUI (Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities) for the award of a three-year contract for the supply of Fortinet software solutions and related services
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThe Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities (CRUI) has launched an open procedure to award a three-year contract for the supply of Fortinet software solutions and associated services. The contracting authority is CRUI, headquartered in Rome. This tender focuses on security software packages, with an estimated value of EUR 12,000,000.00. The procedure is open, and the contract type is supplies. Tender documents can be accessed via the provided link. The contract was ultimately awarded to FASTWEB SPA for EUR 9,156,000.00. This initiative aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of Italian universities by providing them with robust Fortinet software and essential support services. The three-year duration suggests a commitment to maintaining up-to-date security measures across the academic institutions involved, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and digital infrastructure.
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 12.0 million.
Published through ANAC (Italy), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: ItalianContracting Authority: CONFERENZA RETTORI DELLE UNIVERSITA' ITALIANE
CIG: B198C3BCE1
CPV: Pacchetti software di sicurezza
Contract Nature: Supplies
Procedure: Aperta
Location: ROMA, Roma
Estimated Value: EUR 12,000,000.00
Tender Documents: https://crui.acquistitelematici.it/
Awardee: FASTWEB SPA
Award Value: EUR 9,156,000.00
Fornitura triennale di soluzioni software FORTINET e servizi connessi
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ANAC (Italy) and was originally published on March 13, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Original language: Italian. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About CONFERENZA RETTORI DELLE UNIVERSITA' ITALIANE
CONFERENZA RETTORI DELLE UNIVERSITA' ITALIANE has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Italy. Notices are distributed via ANAC (Italy). Most recent publication: May 15, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Italy. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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Is this tender still open?
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What type of contract is this?
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What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €12,000,000 - €12,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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