Award

ESC MRI Housing System

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for an ESC MRI Housing System has been administered by East Suffolk District Council. Situated in Lowestoft, England, the council contracted MRI SOFTWARE LIMITED for this procurement, focusing on services within the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With the tender classified under the CPV scheme for IT services, the project covers the East of England region. The contract award, valued at approximately £956,654.97 GBP, was completed, and officially published on 27th February 2026, with the contract period extending from 26th February 2026 to 28th February 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support to leverage growth, especially larger enterprises with a robust capacity to execute substantial projects. Despite the project having concluded its award phase, similar opportunities may arise, benefiting companies aiming to expand in the public sector domain, particularly within the East of England. The project’s alignment with sophisticated software packages indicates compatibility with companies possessing advanced technical expertise and infrastructure. East Suffolk District Council’s structured procurement approach and substantial contract value denote a promising partnership for technology firms aiming to enhance their business scope and public sector footprint.

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Notice Title

ESC MRI Housing System

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47621907-476e-4262-9837-6048d6596e33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4d3b92-3b02-4ac0-a9e7-53396616d255
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£997,429 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£956,654 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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