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F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, for the contract titled "F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade." This process falls under the goods category and has been awarded through an open procedure. The contract has been signed on 27 November 2020, with an associated value of £74,730, and relates to upgrading existing F5 internal Load Balancers to increase capacity. The primary delivery locations for this project are Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services sector, particularly those specializing in network management and security solutions. Companies that can provide high-quality technical support and have experience with load balancer technologies, especially F5 systems, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms looking to expand their presence in public sector procurement may find such contracts beneficial to foster growth and enhance their portfolio within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade to existing F5 internal Load Balancers to increase capacity and replace unsupported software with BIG-IP Virtual Edition Local Traffic Manager 3GBps, BIG-IQ Virtual Edition Add-On License for Mgmt and Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP Virtual Edition

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of existing F5 Load Balancers to increase capacity and replace unsupported software with BIG-IP Virtual Edition Local Traffic Manager 3GBps, BIG-IQ Virtual Edition Add-On License for Mgmt and Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP Virtual Edition. This upgrade has been procured through the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637782
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401035
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,730 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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