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title: "Maintenance for F5 including VPN Licenses"
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# Maintenance for F5 including VPN Licenses

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e6ab6c4-2035-4683-aaf4-05d5090a1090

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for "Maintenance for F5 including VPN Licenses," in the industry category of data network equipment maintenance and repair. The contract, valued at £157,724, was awarded to Logicalis (UK) Ltd and is part of a selective procurement process called off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 8 December 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1 January 2021, concluding on 31 December 2021. The services will be delivered in the South West region of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on data network maintenance and related support. Companies that offer solutions for network equipment or possess expertise in VPN technologies would be well-suited to compete in future tenders or related projects. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can bolster a business's portfolio and enhance its credibility in the industry.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract to Logicalis under the JISC Network Equipment framework (OJEU ref 2019/S 010-018219) Lot 8 'F5' for the provision of services for Maintenance of F5 including VPN licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cd9daa-0517-4dca-94ef-b8f3178b2f56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,724 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cd9daa-0517-4dca-94ef-b8f3178b2f56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cd9daa-0517-4dca-94ef-b8f3178b2f56
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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