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title: "F5 Big IP Virtual Edition Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af989f1d-fb90-473f-93e5-0cde0d2e4253"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2023-10-03"
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# F5 Big IP Virtual Edition Replacement

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af989f1d-fb90-473f-93e5-0cde0d2e4253

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## Summary

The National Archives has awarded a contract for the replacement of F5 Big IP Virtual Edition under the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6068 Lot 3. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 29th September 2023 and ends on 20th October 2026. The tender had a value of £172,100.86 GBP and had a tender deadline of 1st September 2023. The location of the procurement is in Richmond, England, and falls under the IT services category.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. Suppliers like Insight Direct (Uk) Limited were awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for successful engagements with similar large-scale suppliers. Businesses with expertise in technology services and experience in framework agreements would be well-suited to compete for such tenders and expand their market presence.

## Notice

BIG-IP Virtual Edition Subscriptions Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6068 Lot 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addef8d2-9634-4d3b-87ef-561921a3634b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 20 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,100 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addef8d2-9634-4d3b-87ef-561921a3634b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addef8d2-9634-4d3b-87ef-561921a3634b
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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