UKRI 5505 - STFC Firewall Refresh 2025
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): UKRI 5505 - STFC. By UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). Awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd (GBP 7.2M, Jan 2026).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on IT support. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on January 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 006136-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 361 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 322 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract for £7,228,048. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 006136-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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