HH382-26-SP Fortinet Maintenance and Support (GPs)

Tender description

NHS Highland supports a number of GP practices across the region with core network infrastructure and cyber security services. To ensure the continued security, resilience, and performance of the GP network estate, NHS Highland requires the provision of Fortinet security hardware, software subscriptions, deployment services, and ongoing support. Lot 1: NHS Highland supports a number of GP practices across the region with core network infrastructure and cyber security services. To ensure the continued security, resilience, and performance of the GP network estate, NHS Highland requires the provision of Fortinet security hardware, software subscriptions, deployment services, and ongoing support. The proposed solution includes the supply of 80 FortiWiFi-80F-2R appliances, five years of Unified Threat Protection (UTP) licensing, advanced support services, and SD-WAN deployment services to support the ongoing modernisation and protection of GP network services. The solution provides advanced cyber security capabilities including intrusion prevention, malware protection, application control, URL filtering, DNS filtering, video filtering, anti-spam services, and FortiCare Premium support. The services are being supplied through Computacenter UK Ltd under the ICT Products, Technology, Peripherals and Infrastructure Framework (Lot 1). The framework provides NHS Scotland organisations with a compliant and efficient route to procure ICT infrastructure, networking solutions, associated services, and support arrangements. Utilising this framework ensures NHS Highland remains compliant with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and audit standards. The proposed arrangement will support the continued operation of GP digital services, improve network resilience, strengthen cyber security controls, and provide a consistent technology platform across participating GP practices.