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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the University of Bristol involves the completion of a contract titled "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)." Categorised under software package and information systems, this procurement aimed to enhance the university’s cyber security posture. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement progression is at the award stage with the notice published on 15th August 2025. Managed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract began on 15th August 2025 and will run until 30th June 2026. The buyer is the University of Bristol, and the supplier awarded the contract is Softcat.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those focussed on enhancing cybersecurity through managed services. With a contract value of £33,852, the opportunity aligns well with SMEs, offering potential growth and expansion within the public sector. Companies with proficiency in servicing educational institutions and managing software lifecycles are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)

Notice Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes) will maintain our Cyber Security posture we have procured Redhat Linux which will form the foundation of a managed service where we receive updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d63e36d-52be-43a9-8df1-243aead2f90f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589725df-8c45-4e82-ba34-61309ca163db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£33,852 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,852 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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