Award

F5 Hardware, Software and Support

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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28 Mar 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Police has awarded a contract for the procurement of F5 Hardware, Software and Support. The contract, valued at £352,278 GBP, involves upgrades to the existing network in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on 27th March 2024. The contract is set to start on 5th April 2024 and end on 4th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the goods industry, to engage with Northumbria Police for potential future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suitable candidates to participate in this competitive process. The awarded contract has been granted to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, showcasing that large-scale businesses can also secure contracts through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

F5 Hardware, Software and Support

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require upgrades to our existing network to improve security and provide ongoing support until we can award a tender for the design and implementation of a new LAN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da913588-6c98-450f-b029-efcad2f698c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7434eb1d-5980-488f-a5ad-bf4f224b3dcf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,278 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,278 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2026 1-2 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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