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title: "Load Balancer Hardware Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff2ca941-9889-4ec4-9f9f-f6ae03084956"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Load Balancer Hardware Refresh

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2ca941-9889-4ec4-9f9f-f6ae03084956

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the procurement of load balancer hardware and associated support services. This contract, titled "Load Balancer Hardware Refresh," falls under the network equipment industry category and is valued at approximately £763,533.63. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1). The awarded contract was finalised on 10th July 2026 and has a duration from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential extension options totalling up to two additional years. The main delivery location is Leeds, England, with the postal code LS1 4AP.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of network equipment. Primarily, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the requirements align well with their capabilities. Firms specialising in IT and telecommunications could greatly benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and demonstrating their abilities as key suppliers to a major public sector entity like NHS England. By participating in competitive framework agreements, businesses can leverage their expertise and establish long-term relationships with government bodies, thus driving potential growth and future opportunities within the sector.

## Notice

Requirement for the supply of Load Balancer hardware and the associated support. Contract awarded for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 further years. Route to Market: Further Competition under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1) Additional information: Requirement for the supply of Load Balancer hardware and the associated support. Contract awarded for an initial period of 3 years with options to extend for up to 2 further years. Route to Market: Further Competition under Lot 1 of the CCS/GCA Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework (RM6098/L1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76c1c60-cbea-4df1-8114-9f04a0e924cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £763,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £763,533 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITSH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76c1c60-cbea-4df1-8114-9f04a0e924cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76c1c60-cbea-4df1-8114-9f04a0e924cb
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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