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Oracle Solaris hardware/software Renewals

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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15 Jan 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement process for Oracle Solaris hardware and software renewals, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV: 72000000). The contract, valued at £442,234.61, covers maintenance support for Oracle Solaris hardware, including program updates, patches, fixes, and security alerts. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract initiated on 16 January 2025 and terminating on 21 April 2026. The procurement is targeted at SMEs and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT services, especially those specialising in Unix Operating Systems and hardware maintenance. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing continuous support and adaptable to the requirements outlined by a large public sector body like H M Revenue & Customs. Businesses poised to engage in such government contracts can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish strong credentials within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oracle Solaris hardware/software Renewals

Notice Description

Oracle Solaris is a UNIX Operating System, that runs the Web Tier on Virtual Machines The Authority continues to seek support for Oracle Solaris hardware. This hardware was purchased five years ago and we now need to maintain the support for this system. This solution provides: program updates, patches, fixes, security patches, and security alerts for the operating system software and integrated software. This contract will run as a single contract with no room for extensions until the 21st of April 2026. The run period of the contract is 15 months and 5 Days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fb047e3-5e35-48b0-a290-c61c91db67da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c5f559-1d10-4bce-814a-675b76ce73d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£442,234 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£442,234 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Magnus Cole
Contact Email
magnus.cole@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000579708

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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