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Network Observability and Monitoring Platform

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Network Observability and Monitoring Platform" was undertaken by NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category of Software supply services. This tender, employing a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 24 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 26 April 2026 and extend until 25 April 2029. The location pertinent to this procurement is Bristol (postcode BS34 7QH). The tender closed on 13 March 2026, with a contract value of GBP 699,113.81.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, given its suitability specifications, especially those providing software support services. Hybrit Services Ltd, an SME, was actively engaged as the supplier, indicating a favourable avenue for similar SMEs specialising in IT solutions to compete successfully. Businesses capable of providing licensed software, particularly in network monitoring with associated support services, are ideally positioned to expand their portfolios and leverage this contract for significant organisational growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Observability and Monitoring Platform

Notice Description

Provision of SolarWinds License and associated support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7978d83-a8fd-4a10-ad54-b7be6696610c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba7391ef-dd94-404e-9cb5-45703b53dc45
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£699,113 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£699,113 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYBRIT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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