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title: "Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13b4f64-d48e-4e79-9443-f95743d364dd

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Leeds, England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of F5 appliances Big-IP. This tender was part of a selective procurement method and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 6th December 2016, with a total value of £235,948, covering a contract period that lasted until 30th November 2017. This information was published on 18th April 2018 for transparency purposes and is classified under the Internet service providers (ISP) industry category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in services related to internet infrastructure and technology. Companies specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on appliance provision and support, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With a robust government buyer like the Department for Work and Pensions, businesses can expect a steady flow of contracts that can contribute to their growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of F5 appliances Big-IP (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee601b0-8514-4170-ad2a-1b4f8be69576 |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,948 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 14:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee601b0-8514-4170-ad2a-1b4f8be69576

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee601b0-8514-4170-ad2a-1b4f8be69576
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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