---
title: "Purchase of 3 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Licence and Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647062"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000647062.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-10"
---

# Purchase of 3 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Licence and Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647062

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of three F5 Big-IP Virtual Edition licenses and associated support services, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £87,163.38, was signed on 7th January 2021. This contract award notice indicates that Softcat plc, based in Glasgow, was the successful supplier for this requirement, with the process having been concluded as of 10th March 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in IT services and software licensing. Companies with expertise in network management, virtual environments, or IT support services are especially well-suited to engage in similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, the open procurement method allows a variety of vendors to participate, fostering competitive opportunities for both large and small enterprises looking to expand their presence in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for F5 Big-IP Virtual Environment licensing and support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for F5 Big-IP Virtual Environment licensing and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409158 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,163 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409158

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409158
  Purchase of 3 x Big-IP Virtual Edition Licence and Support - This is a contract award notice, not a new opportunity. The requirement is for F5 Big-IP Virtual Environment licensing and support

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647062

## Provenance

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