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title: "F5 Load Balancer Renewals 2026/27"
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# F5 Load Balancer Renewals 2026/27

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d9801e7-0065-4c61-a8d5-5f01760fa543

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## Summary

The procurement process for the renewal of F5 Load Balancer systems for the fiscal year 2026/27 has been successfully completed by NHS England. This tender falls under the industry category of Computer Support Services and utilises a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework. Located in Leeds, England, the contract commenced on 28th March 2026 and will run until 27th March 2027. Awarded to Softcat Plc, the value of the contract amounts to £56,322.62, and was published as part of the award notice on 1st April 2026. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer support and maintenance services. Companies that offer innovative solutions for load balancing hardware and software, and can compete through further competition under established frameworks, are well-suited to participate. With NHS England as the buying organisation, this contract may provide a reliable revenue stream and enhance the supplier’s portfolio with a reputable client. Additionally, businesses located within the UK that can offer efficient and reliable support for existing infrastructure are encouraged to engage with such procurement processes.

## Notice

Reprocurement of maintenance/support and subscription for existing Load Balancer Hardware/Software for 1 year. Requirement competed via further competition under Lot 3 of CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework. Additional information: Reprocurement of maintenance/support and subscription for existing Load Balancer Hardware/Software for 1 year. Requirement competed via further competition under Lot 3 of CCS Technology Products & Associated Services 2 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e730a78-daf3-42ed-bdba-68a0c5420fa4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,322 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,322 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e730a78-daf3-42ed-bdba-68a0c5420fa4
- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07237c47-7a14-4625-99a2-9a99388892a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e730a78-daf3-42ed-bdba-68a0c5420fa4
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07237c47-7a14-4625-99a2-9a99388892a2
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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