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title: "Supply of F5 Load Balancers"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Supply of F5 Load Balancers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f77995b-d8a6-4cd7-aee4-a3fdb3ecd1f6

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of F5 Load Balancers, including five years of support, to be utilized at their facilities in Poole, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the network infrastructure industry category (CPV code 32424000). The contract, worth £50,487.58, was awarded through a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The tendering process concluded on 31 October 2024, with the contract commencement set for 13 December 2024, lasting until 12 December 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing network infrastructure solutions, particularly those capable of delivering and supporting high-quality load balancers over an extended period. Although the tender was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier, similar future opportunities could benefit mid-sized or large companies specializing in network systems. By engaging in such procurement processes, businesses can establish strong relationships with public sector clients, potentially gaining access to further contracts in the healthcare and public sectors.

## Notice

Supply of F5 Load Balancers to University Hospitals Dorset including 5 years support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d695f2-1561-4cdd-a01d-7faf21ea6508 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,487 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,487 |
| 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 HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d695f2-1561-4cdd-a01d-7faf21ea6508

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55d695f2-1561-4cdd-a01d-7faf21ea6508
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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