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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "F5 NginX Licences" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, a public authority operating as a sub-central government body located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods category and specifically involves the supply of industry-specific software packages. The process followed a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage as of 22nd July 2026. The contract period commenced from 30th March 2026 and will conclude on 29th March 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing software solutions, particularly those offering industry-specific software packages. Large-scale businesses, such as Bytes Software Services Limited, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to participate in such opportunities, given the direct procurement approach. The provision of licences is essential for digital transformations within governmental bodies, encouraging software service providers to engage in similar tenders to expand their market presence and contribute innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

F5 NginX Licences

Notice Description

The provision of NignX licences to PDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d12d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069314-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,152 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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