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VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for "VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26". This involves the renewal of hardware and software support for the Trust's virtualisation platform, VxRail, classified under IT services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the East of England, this contract, valued at £159,945.02, started on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The award stage was finalised with CDW LIMITED as the supplier, as of 4th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Although the contract was awarded to a large company, smaller enterprises specialising or aspiring to scale in virtualisation solutions could gain insights into potential future opportunities within the NHS ecosystem. Businesses aiming to engage in similar contracts should focus on entering framework agreements, enabling them to qualify for selective procurement processes like this one.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26

Notice Description

Hardware and Software support renewal for Trust virtualisation platform, VxRail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53358a29-cf59-469f-8a06-5c4eb5bbec56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884f15c-ade6-489d-95d3-2ef876efc482
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,945 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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