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Loadbalancer VA MAX

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of Loadbalancer VA MAX, a service related to system and support services. This procurement was finalised at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, within the region UKK23, United Kingdom. The contract, which was awarded to LOADBALANCER.ORG LIMITED, commenced on 21st August 2026 and will run until 20th August 2031. Conducted under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, this contract was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54. The total contract value is £31,768, with the amount grossing to £38,121.60. The procurement was conducted without a competitive process due to its classification as below the specified threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system and support services. Given that the procurement method was direct and below competition threshold, smaller enterprises and SMEs could find engaging with similar future tenders beneficial for growth, particularly those offering niche or specialised services in the technology infrastructure sector. Businesses with the capacity to provide bespoke technology solutions or system enhancements can find potential avenues for expansion by aligning with public sector needs, especially in healthcare IT services. By focusing on maintaining strong communication and technical capabilities, companies can better position themselves to meet similar procurement needs in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loadbalancer VA MAX

Notice Description

Provision of Loadbalancer VA MAX for enterprise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073646-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOADBALANCER.ORG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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