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Load balancers and 3 years support

Awarded to SOFTCAT PLC

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 September 2025
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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council procured Kemp load balancer hardware and three years of support. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC on 16 September 2025 for £33,951.28.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 September 2025
Classification (CPV)
Computer servers

Award outcome

Awarded value
£33,951
Award date
16 September 2025
Contract period
30 September 2025 → 30 September 2028
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • SOFTCAT PLC

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About the winner

SOFTCAT PLC

Based in
Marlow
Public contracts won
1,674
Across UK and EU notices

6 other contracts from West Northamptonshire Council since 2025, worth £586,388.

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Market context

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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    23 September 2025

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