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title: "Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing."
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published: "2018-12-27"
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# Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing.

Buyer: BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE )  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea3a0db4-d113-4fcf-b201-a7cb0f2aa66a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves BCH Procurement, representing the Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. They are seeking quotes for a support contract lasting two years, with an option to extend for one additional year, for F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis, which is relevant to the IT industry, specifically focusing on computer equipment and computer support services. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract beginning on 28 December 2018 and concluding on 27 December 2020. The procurement method used is open, and the tender period ended on 18 December 2018. The location of the award is in Royston, ENG.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and support for networking equipment, to engage with a significant contracting authority. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method. This is ideally suited for businesses that can provide next business day service cover and possess experience with SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing solutions, enabling them to meet the needs of the BCH Procurement.

## Notice

This is a below OJEU request for Quote process Quotation for a Support Contract for Two Years + 1 Year Option to extend FOR THE PROVISION OF: Support for the F5 Multipurpose Security Appliances Chassis for SSL/VPN remote access and load balancing. BCH will require Next Business Day Service Cover for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788a80c3-e4b8-4fde-82a7-8a080728b1a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Dec 2018 - 27 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,373 |
| 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 | BCH PROCUREMENT (REPRESENTING THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE ) |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2018 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788a80c3-e4b8-4fde-82a7-8a080728b1a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788a80c3-e4b8-4fde-82a7-8a080728b1a8
  27th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26471&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/29016
  User / Company

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