Award

STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded the contract for the "STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service" to Dell Technologies. This substantial procurement, valued at £8.4 million excluding VAT, falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with additional classification in non-residential property renting or leasing services. The procurement process was conducted under the HealthTrust Europe Framework, specifically targeting enterprise solutions for end-to-end ICT, and has reached the award stage as of 18 February 2026. The contracted services are to be delivered from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2029 across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK.

This tender presents exciting business growth opportunities, especially for IT service providers with capabilities in hardware hosting and colocation services. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), opening avenues for smaller to mid-sized entities to engage in high-value contracts. Businesses adept in non-residential property leasing alongside ICT services can find a niche in this marketplace, potentially leading to expanded client portfolios and increased revenue streams through collaborations with large companies like Dell Technologies. The awarded contract marks a significant opportunity for growth and visibility in the competitive IT services sector.

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Notice Title

STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service

Notice Description

Colocation services for UKAEA IT equipment to be hosted off-site. Covers installation up to cabinet, security and rental costs. All figures are excluding VAT. Award is via HealthTrust Europe Framework - Enterprise Solutions for end to end ICT. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3ad7f1-ca39-4680-a084-b00c4a2c9924
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

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


CPV Codes

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Guy Wells
Contact Email
guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546

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

DELL TECHNOLOGIES

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