---
title: "F5 Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c1d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c1d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# F5 Network

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c1d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust conducted a procurement process for the provision of F5 Networks, classified under the industry category of "Networks," aimed at enhancing their IT infrastructure. This tender falls under the category of goods, using a limited procurement method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication due to time constraints and a year-end capital purchase requirement. Despite the initial market test, one lot was cancelled, but an award was finalised with Softcat PLC as the supplier. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026 for a value of £374,444, with delivery expected across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

Opportunities for business growth are presented in the IT and networks domain, particularly for firms that can offer speedy and efficient solutions, given the time-sensitive nature of such procurements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this sector promising, as evidenced by Softcat PLC's involvement, benefiting from the regional supply of tech solutions to local NHS authorities. Businesses specialising in network provisions and those familiar with NHS procurement processes could leverage these contracts to expand their market presence, especially in regions where public health enhancements are a priority.

## Notice

F5 networks

### Procurement Information

Time is of the essence capital end of year purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038257-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £374,444 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FT |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 18:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038257-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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