Award

Oracle Software for Exisitng Hardware

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

27 Feb 2025 at 12:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract titled "Oracle Software for Existing Hardware" for hardware and software maintenance and support of Oracle products including servers, tape libraries, and storage appliances. This award notice, classified under industry-specific software package (CPV 48100000), is crucial for maintaining services and data related to the Joint European Torus (JET). The contract, valued at GBP 114,000, covers delivery in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and internationally. The award was finalised on 27th February 2025 with the contract period extending from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026, following a direct procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment and software maintenance, particularly those with experience in Oracle products. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts by showcasing their capability in managing high-value, critical infrastructure like that required by UKAEA. Engaging in such procurement processes can significantly enhance business profiles and open up further opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Software for Exisitng Hardware

Notice Description

Hardware and Software maintenance and support for Oracle hardware, including Oracle Servers, Oracle Tape Libraries, Oracle Storage appliances. This hardware is required for UKAEA to safeguard Joint European Torus (JET) data, access to it and to continue maintaining the necessary services related to the data and JET control. Values include VAT and are for one year. This is an award notice and not a call to competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61d00c55-a339-4bfc-ba99-51fa4d4ba7fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd13c40-50ab-41e7-be8b-cb845c367c5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
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

ORACLE

Further Information

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