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title: "Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance"
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# Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d221891c-ddce-43b5-bc2c-d4755bd48520

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Portsmouth City Council seeking quotes for support and maintenance of the Barracuda Load Balancer 340. This tender falls under the services category, specifically office and computing machinery, and is situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below threshold. Interested parties must submit their quotes by 6 January 2020, with the contract expected to begin on 10 January 2020 and last for one year, ending on 9 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT support services, including those focusing on maintenance of computing machinery and equipment. Companies that can deliver cost-effective solutions while ensuring timely maintenance and updates of the load balancer will be well-positioned to compete. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the criteria prioritising cost-effectiveness in the awarding process.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quote for the provision support and maintenance for the following; Instant Replacement Barracuda Load Balancer 340 Serial #BAR-LB-790474 Serial #BAR-LB-790190 Energise Updates Barracuda Load Balancer 340 Serial #BAR-LB-790474 Serial #BAR-LB-790190 The duration of the contract will be 1 year. The award criteria will consist of cost. Please ensure the quote is valid for 30 days, and is a quote exclusive of VAT. The relevant documentation, including terms and conditions are attached. The closing date for submission of your quote is shown above entitled 'Date documents can be requested until' If you have any questions regarding the quote, please use the Correspondence function on Intend. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Barracuda load balancer 340 support and maintenance The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f06b7f-e3f5-451f-926f-1f9075f6efa9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f06b7f-e3f5-451f-926f-1f9075f6efa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f06b7f-e3f5-451f-926f-1f9075f6efa9
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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