---
title: "Load balancers and 3 years support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a025"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# Load balancers and 3 years support

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a025

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council for the acquisition of Kemp Load balancer hardware along with three years of support. The procurement, which falls under the goods industry category, saw its contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. Located in Northampton, UK, West Northamptonshire Council completed this procurement process through a direct method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition". The award was made official on 17 September 2025, and the contract will be active from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028. The procurement relates to the incorporation of computer servers within the UKF24 region.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those offering load balancing solutions. Firms proficient in delivering both hardware and long-term support services might find similar opportunities favorable, especially if they can navigate direct procurement processes and offer competitive costs. Though this contract has been completed, understanding the council's procurement needs and patterns can assist similar firms in identifying prospects for future collaborations.

## Notice

Procurement of Kemp Load balancer hardware and 3 years support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058899-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,951 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 12:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058899-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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