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title: "F5 Renewal - SBS24-122"
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# F5 Renewal - SBS24-122

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d47bccdc-dd5c-4bdd-9b3b-ef8aa73e71bf

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## Summary

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, has awarded the contract titled "F5 Renewal - SBS24-122" under the industry category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software development services (CPV code 72212200). This procurement involves the renewal of a subscription on a pair of F5 Big-IP VE devices for one year. The value of the contract is £21,149.98 GBP. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to TET limited. The contract period is from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026. The key dates include the award notice publication on 4 March 2025 and the end of the tender period on 7 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those with expertise in networking and internet solutions. Companies capable of providing or managing subscriptions for sophisticated IT infrastructure solutions, like F5 Big-IP VE devices, would find this contract valuable. SMEs and larger enterprises within the United Kingdom who are adept at delivering high-quality software and hardware services to public sector health organisations should consider this a viable contract for business growth and establishing long-term relationships with the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit.

## Notice

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to renew the subscription on a pair of F5 Big-IP VE devices for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1e5562-73b6-4aa8-9e5e-2d51aa260534 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,149 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,149 |
| 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 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1e5562-73b6-4aa8-9e5e-2d51aa260534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd1e5562-73b6-4aa8-9e5e-2d51aa260534
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca65f976-80a7-41dc-9c36-8c84db4ea230
  NECS F5 Renewal DWS_Redacted

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