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DDaT25495 - Virtulisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Jan 2026 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25495 - Virtualisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The project falls under the industry categories of Telephone Network Equipment, Network Operating System Software Package, and IT Services. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement progressed to the award stage on 19th January 2026. The contract, part of a selective procurement method via the Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 - Lot4b, spans an initial three-year term commencing on 8th January 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The project's total value stands at £94,368.22, excluding VAT, with an estimated annual extension cost of £27,559.07.

This award notice illustrates potential growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, telecommunication networks, and software systems. With UK Shared Business Services focusing on upgrading and supporting advanced technology solutions, the contract aligns well with businesses adept in offering robust professional support and innovative virtualisation platforms. Companies like Opus Business Systems Ltd T/A Opus Telecoms, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential success achievable within this framework, spotlighting opportunities for similar SMEs looking to engage in such framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25495 - Virtulisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of a Virtulisation Platform, including Phoning System Upgrade's and Professional Support Services. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 - Lot4b. The total value for the initial 3 year Call-Off Contract is PS94,368.22 excluding VAT. There is scope included within the contract for two optional 12 month extensions. The estimated value of each extension is PS27,559.07 excluding VAT per year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358b02a6-ddf7-4434-b04a-19a87c1ae9d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

48214000 - Network operating system software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,368 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPUS BUSINESS SYSTEMS LTD T/A OPUS TELECOMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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