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03 Jul 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for renewing the Cisco Identity Services Engine and Apex Any Connect licencing has been completed by Sellafield Ltd, headquartered in Warrington, UK. This tender, valued at £99,400, falls under the 'Information technology services' category and covers a broad range of delivery locations, including the Channel Islands, the British Oversea Territories, and Europe, among others. The contract was awarded on 10th June 2026 and commenced on 13th June 2026, set to conclude by 12th June 2027. The procurement method was specified as "Other," with Sellafield Ltd serving as the buying organisation, demonstrating their focus on advanced IT service solutions.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses skilled in IT services, especially those capable of managing and renewing software licencing for high-profile organisations. While the contract has been awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited, understanding of such processes can benefit firms looking to expand into similar future tenders or develop partnerships with similar technologically advanced clients. Given the extensive location coverage, businesses with international reach or aspirations could find strategic value in competing or aligning with such projects. This tender serves as a notable opportunity despite not being open to SMEs or VCSEs, emphasising the demand for well-established industry players.

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Notice Title

Cisco Identity Services Engine & Apex Any Connect

Notice Description

Annual renewal of Cisco Identity Services Engine & Apex Any Connect licencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a054ce0a-35b6-4c0f-8d0a-234d6e03013f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0778dcd3-17eb-4219-98e5-41c44d48c037
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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