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Redhat Linux Support 2026

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, based in Newport, Wales, has completed a selective procurement for "Redhat Linux Support 2026", categorised under Software package and information systems. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement and carries a total value of £94,361.88. The contract period commenced on the 1st of April 2026 and will conclude on the 31st of March 2027. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 7th April 2026, with Bechtle Limited, a large-scale supplier, securing the contract. The supply is expected to be fulfilled within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses in the IT and software support industry. Companies adept at providing specialised software services, particularly in Redhat Linux support, stand to benefit. Although the procurement was suitable for SMEs, the scale of Bechtle Limited as the awarded supplier indicates that firms with established capabilities and resources in software system management would thrive in this competitive landscape. The structured and clear framework approach also suggests that businesses adept at navigating pre-existing agreements could leverage this for further opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redhat Linux Support 2026

Notice Description

Redhat Linux Support 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-409d7ae5-61cf-4ec1-aeee-83d55e6a15db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc5f38f-b8ec-4b1f-b88b-8d155f86fa5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,361 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,361 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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