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ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "ESCC- Nutanix Software & Hardware," is orchestrated by East Sussex County Council, stationed at County Hall, Lewes, England. It falls under the services category, specifically targeting hardware and software package and information systems industries. The procurement follows the framework direct award method, and its award stage has recently completed, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Limited. The contract is valued at £267,652.64 and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. It is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, and published details were made available on 19 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in IT infrastructure solutions, as it involves procuring Nutanix nodes and software licences to enhance capacity within the current setup. With suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses with relevant expertise and capacity in handling procurement processes featuring framework direct awards will find this venture advantageous. East Sussex County Council's focus on improving infrastructure presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses keen on establishing robust public sector partnerships in the South East region of England.

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Notice Title

ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware

Notice Description

This project is to procure four Nutanix nodes (hardware) and additional software licences and support subscriptions to help alleviate capacity issues within the current infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da309c49-7f43-4c39-a465-216de471ed73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca6e0f8-ec3c-43df-b349-9e91bd5dc475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£267,652 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,652 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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