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title: "Provision of F5 WAF and DDoS"
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# Provision of F5 WAF and DDoS

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e4f25a0-34a0-4ad1-bcb0-bc93d569536b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of F5 WAF and DDoS" is managed by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales. This procurement falls under the services category and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 19 December 2018, with a total value of £462,000, and the contract period spans from 24 December 2018 to 23 December 2020. The tender process was completed, and the relevant award notice was published on 15 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in web server software and related services. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those offering web application firewalls (WAF) and DDoS protection services, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with governmental contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing market presence and fostering long-term client relationships.

## Notice

Renewal of a F5 WAF and DDos contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc9ad30-496e-4ee0-a893-080af6ba2085 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2018 - 23 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £462,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £462,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARRIER NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48222000 - Web server software package

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc9ad30-496e-4ee0-a893-080af6ba2085

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc9ad30-496e-4ee0-a893-080af6ba2085
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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