---
title: "F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637782"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2020-12-02"
---

# F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637782

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, for the contract titled "F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade." This process falls under the goods category and has been awarded through an open procedure. The contract has been signed on 27 November 2020, with an associated value of £74,730, and relates to upgrading existing F5 internal Load Balancers to increase capacity. The primary delivery locations for this project are Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software services sector, particularly those specializing in network management and security solutions. Companies that can provide high-quality technical support and have experience with load balancer technologies, especially F5 systems, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms looking to expand their presence in public sector procurement may find such contracts beneficial to foster growth and enhance their portfolio within government frameworks.

## Notice

Upgrade to existing F5 internal Load Balancers to increase capacity and replace unsupported software with BIG-IP Virtual Edition Local Traffic Manager 3GBps, BIG-IQ Virtual Edition Add-On License for Mgmt and Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP Virtual Edition

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of existing F5 Load Balancers to increase capacity and replace unsupported software with BIG-IP Virtual Edition Local Traffic Manager 3GBps, BIG-IQ Virtual Edition Add-On License for Mgmt and Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP Virtual Edition. This upgrade has been procured through the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401035 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,730 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401035

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401035
  F5 Internal Load Balancer Upgrade - Upgrade to existing F5 internal Load Balancers to increase capacity and replace unsupported software with BIG-IP Virtual Edition Local Traffic Manager 3GBps, BIG-IQ Virtual Edition Add-On License for Mgmt and Level 1-3 Premium Service for BIG-IP Virtual Edition

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637782

## Provenance

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