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HPC Support and Maintenance Partner 2026 2027

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the 'HPC Support and Maintenance Partner 2026 2027'. This tender focuses on providing support and maintenance for High-Performance Computing environments, encompassing both hardware and software across the agency's on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Classified under the industry category of "License management software package," the procurement contract is valued at £1,290,460. The process was completed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 25th March 2026. Relevant addresses for delivery are within the United Kingdom, with postal code E14 4PU. The contract period begins on 25th March 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the suitability for SMEs specified in the procurement details. Businesses specialising in high-performance computing support, particularly those capable of managing software licenses and providing maintenance services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar processes in the future. With OCF LIMITED initially securing the contract, there is clear potential for growth in the sector supporting vital computing infrastructures for public health bodies. Networking with organisations like the UK Health Security Agency could open further doors for businesses interested in government contracts within the IT services domain.

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Notice Title

HPC Support and Maintenance Partner 2026 2027

Notice Description

To support HPC Support and Maintenance FY 26-27, Renewing their portfolio of both hardware and software support & maintenance agreements, covering critical support for the High-Performance Computing environments across UKHSAs on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f7629db-8260-4323-a708-752c0b12823e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a1966e-c875-4af8-a3f2-57890b7069eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,290,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,290,460 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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