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Load Balancer Hardware Refresh

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Jul 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the procurement of load balancer hardware and associated support services. This contract, titled "Load Balancer Hardware Refresh," falls under the network equipment industry category and is valued at approximately £763,533.63. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1). The awarded contract was finalised on 10th July 2026 and has a duration from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential extension options totalling up to two additional years. The main delivery location is Leeds, England, with the postal code LS1 4AP.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of network equipment. Primarily, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the requirements align well with their capabilities. Firms specialising in IT and telecommunications could greatly benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and demonstrating their abilities as key suppliers to a major public sector entity like NHS England. By participating in competitive framework agreements, businesses can leverage their expertise and establish long-term relationships with government bodies, thus driving potential growth and future opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Load Balancer Hardware Refresh

Notice Description

Requirement for the supply of Load Balancer hardware and the associated support. Contract awarded for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 further years. Route to Market: Further Competition under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1) Additional information: Requirement for the supply of Load Balancer hardware and the associated support. Contract awarded for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 further years. Route to Market: Further Competition under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff2ca941-9889-4ec4-9f9f-f6ae03084956
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76c1c60-cbea-4df1-8114-9f04a0e924cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

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

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£763,533 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£763,533 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITSH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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