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title: "RA280164 - 0AR - F5 Loader Balancer Support Renewal"
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# RA280164 - 0AR - F5 Loader Balancer Support Renewal

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e45b8eab-28d5-425a-9f2a-804628ecd12a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) seeking quotations for the "F5 Loader Balancer Support Renewal", classified under the software package and information systems category. The tender period ended on 21 March 2020, with the contract period starting from the same date and concluding on 23 March 2020. Located in Salford, England, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate. The overall contract value awarded is £12,132, and key deadlines included a clarification questions deadline on 3 March 2020 at 1 pm.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and IT services. Businesses with capabilities in technical support, particularly those familiar with F5 technologies or similar product offerings, would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging with NHS contracts not only provides financial benefits but also enhances the companies’ profile within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quotation on behalf of NHS North of England CSU for Procurement of F5 Loader Balancer Support Renewal under the Terms and Conditions of NHS SBS Link: Solutions IT SBS/16/CR/WAB/8723 - The deadline for clarification questions is 03/03/2020 at 1pm Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 24 hours after the deadline. State delivery lead time, all price to be stated on Multiquote and quote Net VAT - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA280164. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA280164 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fe7d92-a0d6-430b-9d13-8803d1a226a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,132 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fe7d92-a0d6-430b-9d13-8803d1a226a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fe7d92-a0d6-430b-9d13-8803d1a226a2
  21st March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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