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title: "Provision of F5 Load Balancers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1607c70a-3096-459b-aa21-a625e707698d"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2020-04-15"
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# Provision of F5 Load Balancers

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1607c70a-3096-459b-aa21-a625e707698d

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "Provision of F5 Load Balancers," was conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales. This tender falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery and equipment, with a total contract value of £650,286.78. The procurement method used was selective, with suppliers being chosen via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 January 2020, and the contract spans from 17 March 2020 to 16 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and IT services sector, particularly those specialised in load balancing solutions and maintenance of computing equipment. Companies that can provide ongoing support and hardware/software management would be well-suited candidates for such contracts. The nature of this procurement, focusing on technical infrastructure, favours firms with demonstrated expertise and experience in delivering comprehensive IT support services.

## Notice

DVLA is looking to continue its premium support and maintenance agreement for F5 Load Balancers (includes hardware and software support)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3970f1-93c9-4c87-9b3f-ec3a98b69886 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,286 |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3970f1-93c9-4c87-9b3f-ec3a98b69886

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3970f1-93c9-4c87-9b3f-ec3a98b69886
  15th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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