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LAS - Kemp Load Balance Licencing

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "LAS - Kemp Load Balance Licencing" has been completed as of March 5, 2026. The London Ambulance Service is the buying organisation responsible for this tender under the framework agreement NHS DWS SBS10510. The contract involves network infrastructure services with a focus on Kemp Load Balancer subscriptions and is valued at £140,095.35. The procurement method used is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from April 22, 2026, to April 22, 2029, delivering to the London area, specifically SE1 8SD. This falls under the 'goods' category within the industry classification.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in network infrastructure goods. With CDW LIMITED being awarded the contract, large-scale companies with expertise in providing comprehensive network solutions, particularly load balancer technologies, stand to benefit. Though the procurement process did not mark suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, established entities capable of leveraging existing framework agreements and offering competitive solutions can gain a foothold in strategic supply relations with public sector health services such as the London Ambulance Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAS - Kemp Load Balance Licencing

Notice Description

Framework call-off for 3 year Kemp Load Balancer subscriptions. Awarded under NHS DWS SBS10510 Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d9c7007-db82-4f6c-be4a-5e41507916c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d428fe-212d-4572-a50f-2b770dea78d0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,095 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,095 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2029 3-4 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
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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