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Veritas Netbackup Support

COMPANIES HOUSE

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, a well-known UK government organisation, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Veritas Netbackup Support." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract takes place in Cardiff, Wales, with Companies House acting as the buying authority. Key dates include the tender period's end on 22 December 2025, and the contract period spanning from 4 January 2026 to 3 January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software support and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the suitability criteria outlined. The awarded contract to Ultima Business Solutions Limited highlights the potential for businesses to secure valuable partnerships with government bodies and expand their portfolios in public procurement markets. Establishing a presence in such agreements can provide substantial growth and prestige to companies in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Veritas Netbackup Support

Notice Description

Veritas Netbackup Support and maintenance 10 x 1TB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-717ef4a8-5bf0-4b92-8991-f004c47df932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885fff2a-ff26-48f9-acc1-de96d61fe67f
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

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
£13,798 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,119 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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