---
title: "AA-320-26-DA Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829959"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829959.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# AA-320-26-DA Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829959

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## Summary

The contract details for the process initiated by NHS Ayrshire & Arran have been released, involving the annual support and upgrade to the latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers. Classified under the health industry, this procurement took place in Ayrshire and Arran, with the procurement stage being complete and the award assigned on 21 April 2026. The procedure utilised was a direct award, facilitated through the Scottish Procurement's Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services, with a contract value of £67,836.08.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software and hardware services, particularly those with expertise in F5 load balancers. Companies adept at delivering technology solutions to healthcare organisations and having capabilities in providing ongoing technical support and upgrades would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. This direct award approach points towards potential growth within specialised frameworks that bypass the traditional competitive tendering process, making such opportunities beneficial for businesses seeking efficiency and structured partnership arrangements.

## Notice

Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers

### Procurement Information

Direct award from Scottish Procurement: Framework Agreement for Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) Contract Reference SP-21-034

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554340 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 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 | £67,836 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554340
  AA-320-26-DA Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers - Annual support and upgrade to latest version for all instances of F5 load balancers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829959

## Provenance

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