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title: "F5 Hardware, Software and Support"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# F5 Hardware, Software and Support

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da913588-6c98-450f-b029-efcad2f698c6

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## Summary

The Northumbria Police has awarded a contract for the procurement of F5 Hardware, Software and Support. The contract, valued at £352,278 GBP, involves upgrades to the existing network in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period ended on 27th March 2024. The contract is set to start on 5th April 2024 and end on 4th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the goods industry, to engage with Northumbria Police for potential future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suitable candidates to participate in this competitive process. The awarded contract has been granted to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, showcasing that large-scale businesses can also secure contracts through this procurement process.

## Notice

Northumbria Police require upgrades to our existing network to improve security and provide ongoing support until we can award a tender for the design and implementation of a new LAN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7434eb1d-5980-488f-a5ad-bf4f224b3dcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,278 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7434eb1d-5980-488f-a5ad-bf4f224b3dcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7434eb1d-5980-488f-a5ad-bf4f224b3dcf
  28th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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