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Supply of F5 Load Balancers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Dec 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of F5 Load Balancers, including five years of support, to be utilized at their facilities in Poole, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the network infrastructure industry category (CPV code 32424000). The contract, worth £50,487.58, was awarded through a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The tendering process concluded on 31 October 2024, with the contract commencement set for 13 December 2024, lasting until 12 December 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing network infrastructure solutions, particularly those capable of delivering and supporting high-quality load balancers over an extended period. Although the tender was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, similar future opportunities could benefit mid-sized or large companies specializing in network systems. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can establish strong relationships with public sector clients, potentially gaining access to further contracts in the healthcare and public sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of F5 Load Balancers

Notice Description

Supply of F5 Load Balancers to University Hospitals Dorset including 5 years support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f77995b-d8a6-4cd7-aee4-a3fdb3ecd1f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d695f2-1561-4cdd-a01d-7faf21ea6508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£50,487 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,487 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2029 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Connor Hornby
Contact Email
connor.hornby@uhd.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0300 019 6278

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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