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Support and Maintenance Partner 25/26

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Oct 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Support and Maintenance Partner 25/26" contract with a focus on hardware and software support and maintenance, specifically for high-performance computing environments, was facilitated by the UK Health Security Agency, located in London, UK. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 48218000 for license management software packages, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reaches its completion in the award phase, with the contract awarded to OCF LIMITED on 1 October 2025. The contract period spans from 3 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a contract value of £368,152.51.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies that specialise in providing robust support and maintenance solutions within the IT infrastructure sector. Although this specific contract was awarded to OCF LIMITED, there remains potential for skilled providers to engage in future contracts within similar frameworks. Businesses that can offer innovative, efficient, and reliable IT support solutions, particularly those adept in high-performance computing environments, would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities facilitated by the UK Health Security Agency and comparable organisations.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance Partner 25/26

Notice Description

Hardware and software support & maintenance agreements, covering critical support for the High-Performance Computing environments across UKHSA's infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bebcc7b7-8ef8-4d01-b18c-e27892187787
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce3779b-4765-40e7-968a-21822734f2ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,152 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,152 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
UKHSA
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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