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Provision of Virtual F5 Server Hardware

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Virtual F5 Server Hardware under the award stage. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a Central Product Classification (CPV) code of 72000000. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process. The project is to be executed in the United Kingdom, specifically Wales, with the contract period running from 9th June 2025 to 8th June 2030. The awarding of the contract, valued at £115,704, was finalised on 4th July 2025, with the notice published on 10th July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services and infrastructure. Being a call-off contract under a selective procurement method, businesses with established credentials and experience in framework agreements stand a good chance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly accessible and beneficial, offering a chance to collaborate with significant organisations like the DVLA and expand their service footprint. Such contracts can help businesses to strengthen their portfolio and reputability in the IT services industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Virtual F5 Server Hardware

Notice Description

Provision of Virtual F5 Server Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d5cab53-2343-4ca2-ab91-4ccd7bde8bb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e067f211-8b3a-40e8-84b4-c51c5b7088cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,704 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,704 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2030 Over 5 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.morley@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

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