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title: "Citrix Netscaler Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40c2d574-f500-4d3c-ad37-bae4aa1ee00e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-12-14"
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# Citrix Netscaler Refresh

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40c2d574-f500-4d3c-ad37-bae4aa1ee00e

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant has awarded a contract for the procurement process titled "Citrix Netscaler Refresh" in the IT software package industry category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £260,265.57 GBP, with a contract period starting on December 14, 2023, and ending on December 13, 2028. The tender period ended on November 6, 2023, and the contract was awarded on December 14, 2023, to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom with the postal code BS34 7QH.

This procurement opportunity by the NHS Blood & Transplant for a Citrix Netscaler Refresh presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the IT services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in IT solutions and have experience in implementing similar IT software packages would be well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in providing technology solutions to public health organisations can leverage their expertise in supplying and implementing IT infrastructure to meet the requirements outlined in the tender. The selective procurement method allows for targeted competition, offering a niche opportunity for qualified suppliers to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term contracts within the specified contract period.

## Notice

NHSBT's Citrix Netscalers are coming to their End-of-Life in January 2024. NHSBT ran a competition via RM6068 to find a supplier that is able to supply and implement a refresh, thus replacing the existing solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a024503-3680-4b3c-955d-98863d8dac81 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,265 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a024503-3680-4b3c-955d-98863d8dac81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a024503-3680-4b3c-955d-98863d8dac81
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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