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GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: InfoBlox Universal DDI (UDDI) Solution, 23/01/26 - 22/01/29

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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22 Jan 2026 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has concluded the award stage for a procurement process focused on the acquisition of the InfoBlox Universal DDI (UDDI) Solution. This contract, valued at £187,869.66, is categorised under the networks industry (CPV code 32400000) and spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2029. The procurement was part of the JISC Network Solutions framework, and the successful bidder, Vizst Technology Ltd, will deliver a comprehensive solution for enhancing network services infrastructure. The main location includes the UK and various territories such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement method used is unspecified, but the key dates include the award on 13th January 2026, with an end of tender period on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in network solutions, particularly those with experience in deploying and maintaining advanced DDI services. Companies with expertise in professional deployment services, software configurations, and training in Infoblox technologies would find this contract particularly beneficial. The inclusion of software tokens, hardware, and a long-term maintenance support agreement indicates a substantial and ongoing engagement for the supplier. Large enterprises capable of assuring operational efficiency, security, and compliance in services across diverse geographical locations would be well-positioned to compete in similar forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: InfoBlox Universal DDI (UDDI) Solution, 23/01/26 - 22/01/29

Notice Description

Northumbria University is seeking to appoint a single supplier under the JISC Network Solutions framework (Lot 7 - InfoBlox). The contract term will be 36 months. We are seeking to procure a comprehensive solution to support our network services infrastructure through the deployment of Infoblox technology. This procurement is intended to enhance the management, visibility and resilience of our DNS, DHCP and IPAM (DDI) services, while ensuring robust reporting capabilities and long-term support. The scope of this tender covers the acquisition of Infoblox Universal DDI (UDDI) solution including software tokens, hardware, professional deployment services, training and a three-year maintenance support agreement. The proposed solution will enable scalable management of DDI services across our environment, with a focus on operational efficiency, security and compliance. Key Technical Requirements: *Replacement of current Infoblox DHCP infrastructure - Replace two existing Infoblox 1415 HA physical appliances with one physical appliance and one VM appliance configured in HA pair, located in our Colo Data Centre. UDDI DHCP to be configured in HA mode. *Configuration of UDDI portal for Single Sign On (SSO), to enable role-based access. *Reporting capability - Reporting functionality within UDDI for the DHCP element of the solution. *NIOS Grid integration - Integration with existing NIOS Grid to support Read/Write configuration capability, enabling support for remaining DNS/IPAM objects. *Professional services - Professional services to support migration from NIOS DHCP to UDDI DHCP solution before the following key milestone dates: a.1st February 2026 - End of licensing for current DDI DHCP solution b.April 2026 - End of support for current 1415 DDI appliances The bill of materials includes: *Management Tokens: 4 units of IB-TOKENS-UDDIMGMT-1000 to support centralised DDI management. *Server Tokens: 3 units of IB-TOKENS-UDDI-SERV-500 to enable DDI services across designated server infrastructure. *Physical Server: 1 unit to host the Infoblox services and ensure high availability. *Reporting Tokens: 25 packs of Infoblox Reporting Token Pack (40 tokens / year) to support detailed analytics and reporting over the contract term. *Deployment Services: professional services to ensure successful implementation, configuration and knowledge transfer. *Training: 3 Infoblox Education Instructor-led Training and On-Demand Annual Subscription User License. *3 year Maintenance Support: to ensure continuity of service and rapid resolution of any hardware or software issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0e7b731-be50-4862-ae9d-68038889ccee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ad9eb2a-8792-4b04-bde7-51aa7301a496
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,869 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,869 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2029 3-4 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIZST TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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