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title: "Replacement Network Load Balancers"
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# Replacement Network Load Balancers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa53106-c924-4b2f-aee4-d002eeadf0d9

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently completed a procurement process for the replacement of network load balancers, notably identified as 'Replacement Network Load Balancers'. This tender falls within the network equipment industry category, with a total value of £175,870.68. The contract period commenced on 14 March 2022 and will extend until 13 April 2027. The buying organisation conducted this procurement through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded the tender period on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of IT hardware and networking solutions. Companies that possess expertise in network equipment, especially those that can provide support and implementation recommendations, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Small and medium enterprises may find this opportunity particularly appealing as this procurement explicitly welcomes SME involvement, offering a path for growth in the competitive field of IT infrastructure.

## Notice

This Procurement covers the supply and support of four replacement NLB (network load balancer) appliances: * Two production appliances; one to be housed in Astro House, and the other in Building 36 at Highfield Campus. * Two Pre-Production appliances; one to be housed in Astro House, and the other in Building 36 at Highfield Campus. o These will be used to handle incoming traffic on the Pre-Production instances of our hosted services, allowing us to test any changes prior to rolling out in production on Campus. o Additionally, this allows us to test new firmware releases in a non-service affecting environment before committing to installation in Production. * Recommendations from supplier and vendor regarding implementation best practices, and available functionality not currently utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b58e29e-9289-4f72-8254-2426bdecc185 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 13 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,870 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b58e29e-9289-4f72-8254-2426bdecc185

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b58e29e-9289-4f72-8254-2426bdecc185
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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