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title: "Provision of F5 XC WAF and DDoS Renewal"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Provision of F5 XC WAF and DDoS Renewal

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a301e5-f954-4057-aa61-4b0b594b76fc

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of F5 XC WAF and DDoS Renewal" with an award value of £629,346. This falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, classified under CPV code 72200000. The procurement was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this tender extends from 4th April 2026 to 3rd April 2029, and the award was made active on 30th March 2026. The project is situated within the UK region of Wales, emphasizing software and consultancy services, with the DVLA acting as the buyer and Computacenter (UK) Limited as the supplier.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as it highlights their suitability to engage in contracts of this nature. Businesses operating within the software development and cyber security consultancy sectors stand to benefit. The three-year contract duration offers a stable opportunity for ongoing collaboration and service delivery, ensuring sustained business engagement. Companies adept in providing software solutions related to web application firewalls and DDoS protection will find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Provision of F5 XC WAF and DDoS Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fab17ee-4f05-4050-b90c-676061d5843b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £629,346 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £629,346 |
| 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 | DVLA - 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

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fab17ee-4f05-4050-b90c-676061d5843b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fab17ee-4f05-4050-b90c-676061d5843b
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33ddfcbf-638d-4852-bd1b-32fa7d4f14c8
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