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Citrix Netscaler Refresh

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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14 Dec 2023 at 07:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant has awarded a contract for the procurement process titled "Citrix Netscaler Refresh" in the IT software package industry category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £260,265.57 GBP, with a contract period starting on December 14, 2023, and ending on December 13, 2028. The tender period ended on November 6, 2023, and the contract was awarded on December 14, 2023, to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom with the postal code BS34 7QH.

This procurement opportunity by the NHS Blood & Transplant for a Citrix Netscaler Refresh presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the IT services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in IT solutions and have experience in implementing similar IT software packages would be well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in providing technology solutions to public health organisations can leverage their expertise in supplying and implementing IT infrastructure to meet the requirements outlined in the tender. The selective procurement method allows for targeted competition, offering a niche opportunity for qualified suppliers to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term contracts within the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citrix Netscaler Refresh

Notice Description

NHSBT's Citrix Netscalers are coming to their End-of-Life in January 2024. NHSBT ran a competition via RM6068 to find a supplier that is able to supply and implement a refresh, thus replacing the existing solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40c2d574-f500-4d3c-ad37-bae4aa1ee00e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a024503-3680-4b3c-955d-98863d8dac81
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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