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CPU 5441 Application Delivery Controllers (F5)

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CPU 5441 Application Delivery Controllers (F5)," conducted by Nottingham City Council, has reached the award stage. This opportunity was pursued through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 173,606, involves the renewal of F5 Networks Subscription and Support services, categorised under "Networking, Internet and intranet software package." The project location is specified as the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd July 2028. The tender period ended on 15th June 2025, with the award announced on 15th July 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth for businesses operating in the networking or software services sectors, particularly those with experience in providing subscription and support services. Firms specialising in this field, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find advantageous prospects, given the framework's suitability criteria. The awarding body, Nottingham City Council, seeks to enhance its digital infrastructure through this strategic contract, thus facilitating potential partnerships and future collaboration opportunities with involved or new suppliers aiming to gain a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CPU 5441 Application Delivery Controllers (F5)

Notice Description

F5 Networks Subscription and Support Renewal. G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-170cf775-4caa-467c-93f0-fd5d3187b327
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8fe803-29e5-4b0f-8998-8b6fbeffdfb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,606 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,606 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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