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AWS Cloud Usage

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud hosting services. This contract falls within the software package and information systems sector, classified under CPV code 48000000, and has a valuation of £200,000 excluding VAT, based on two years of usage. The contract was awarded to Telecom Italia Sparkle, and the procurement was conducted through the OCRE Framework, which adheres to EU-compliant standards for cloud infrastructure procurement. The contract period spans from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2028, with the award being made active on 9th March 2026. The service delivery covers a wide geographical area including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud infrastructure, platform, and software services. The tender process has demonstrated a preference for organisations capable of delivering scalable cloud solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities, given the suitability criteria signifying inclusiveness for these business types. Telecom Italia Sparkle's success indicates that large-scale enterprises with a robust service delivery capability are competitive candidates in this domain. Hence, businesses looking to expand their footprint in cloud services and capable of catering to diverse regions should be well-prepared to engage in upcoming tenders within this framework. Moreover, the utilisation of a well-established EU-compliant procurement method underscores the importance of regulatory adherence and strategic positioning in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWS Cloud Usage

Notice Description

Amazon Web Services cloud hosting services on pay as you use basis. Values exclude VAT and are estimate only based on usage over two years. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition. Exercise has been completed via the OCRE Framework which is an EU-compliant procurement framework for cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and associated software as a service (SaaS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35add8-fe25-41af-b525-f8ea792f9e37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELECOM ITALIA SPARKLE

Further Information

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