FORTINET LICENSING RENEWAL (PET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)

Tender description

Fortinet licensing supporting PET network infrastructure, including firewall, security and connectivity services Lot 1: This contract relates to the direct award of a five-year agreement for the renewal of Fortinet licensing supporting the PET network infrastructure within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The licensing underpins critical cyber security and connectivity functions, including firewall protection, network segmentation, threat management, and secure inter-organisational data exchange. The procurement ensures the continued operation, support, and resilience of the PET service network, including access to vendor updates, security patches, and technical support. The requirement is business-critical to maintain service continuity, safeguard information governance standards, and enable the secure transfer of clinical and operational data between partner organisations. The contract was awarded via a compliant direct award under the NOE CPC Total Technology Solutions Framework