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27 May 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Sellafield Ltd, focuses on the "Cloud Modernisation" project within the IT services industry category. The project is intended for the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically around the postal code CA20 1PG. This tender, initially tagged for the award stage, relates to a selective procurement method based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, with a start date from 25th May 2026 to 27th May 2027, valued at £873,937. The procurement involved key phases such as stabilisation, securing, governance, and network modernisation, addressing both security and financial optimisation needs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, and software development. Although the process does not target SMEs or voluntary/community/social enterprises, larger enterprises with expertise in cloud solutions and IT security are well-suited to engage in such tenders. The structured approach outlined in the project phases indicates that companies with robust capacity in cloud operating models, network modernisation, and in-house skills development would thrive in this competitive framework-driven procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Modernisation

Notice Description

Phase 1: Stabilise & Secure Plan & Solution Design Critical Security Remediation Immediate Cost Control Cloud Operating Model Skills assessment identify gaps and current structure Blended team - build skills Phase 2: Standardise & Govern Governance & Landing Zone Cloud Onboarding Network Modernisation Identity & Access Data Ring-Fencing Establish FinOps Model Inhouse skills growth

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1c708de-1bae-48f3-a8fc-5f60d1d462d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831ffd58-48f5-4f14-89bc-5cf9a89f3e07
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£873,937 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£873,937 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 27 May 2027 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
Sellafield Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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