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Provision of A10 Load Balancers Licensing & Support

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of A10 Load Balancers Licensing & Support" aimed at bolstering its IT infrastructure. This procurement relates to software packages and information systems within the services category. The council is located in Ruthin, Denbighshire, with key contact Lisa Rainford. The tender involved the procurement and support of A10 Networks Load Balancer Infrastructure, critical for the council's IT operations. The tender was initiated on 28 January 2025, and the contract was awarded to Softcat Plc on 11 March 2025. The procurement was executed through an open method, and the entire process concluded with the award stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and support services, especially those with expertise in load balancing technologies and hardware-software integration. Companies familiar with A10 Networks technology can particularly benefit by offering comprehensive solutions for both existing and emerging technological needs. Participation in such contracts can propel business growth by securing long-term service agreements with public sector entities and contributing to economic and social objectives through mandated community benefits.

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Notice Title

Provision of A10 Load Balancers Licensing & Support

Notice Description

This project is for the procurement and support of new and existing A10 Networks Load BalancerInfrastructure utilised by Denbighshire County Council (The Authority). The Authority's ITDepartment provides business systems to all departments within the organisation and LoadBalancing Technology is based on A10 Network technology. This tender is to support the Authorityto procure hardware and software and professional services to support both the existinginfrastructure and new and emerging technologies and strategies that may develop.Mae'r prosiect hwn ar gyfer caffael a chefnogi Isadeiledd Gwrthbwysyddion Llwyth / RheolyddDarparu Rhaglen Rhwydwaith A10 newydd a chyfredol a ddefnyddir gan Gyngor Sir Ddinbych (YrAwdurdod). Mae Adran TG yr Awdurdod yn darparu systemau busnes i'r holl adrannau o fewn ysefydliad ac mae Gwrthbwyso Llwyth/Technoleg Rheolydd Darparu Rhaglen wedi ei seilio ardechnoleg Rhwydwaith A10. Ar hyn o bryd mae gan yr Awdurdod raglenni Thunder 3030S, sydda'u hoes yn dod i ben ar 31 Mawrth 2025. Tendr yw hwn i gefnogi'r Awdurdod i gaffael datrysiaddyfais rithiol a gwasanaethau proffesiynol posibl i gefnogi'r technolegau newydd a'r rhai sy'ndatblygu a strategaethau a allai ddatblygu.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147335
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147335
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Rainford
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1824712194

Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHIN
Postcode
LL15 1YN
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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