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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process for a 12-month subscription to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £23,682, was awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This procurement, conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with an active status as of 17 October 2025. Key dates in this process include the conclusion of the tender period on 15 October 2025 and the contract period spanning from 30 November 2025 to 29 November 2026.

This tender provides potential business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses focusing on software provision, system integration, and IT consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited for similar future opportunities due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender, which encourages participation by SMEs. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their client base in the public sector and enhance their credentials in delivering specialised IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Subscription

Notice Description

12 months RedHat Enterprise Linux Subscriptions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0eeb020-99da-4aa0-b461-a0ea1286b382
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e09bce9d-9a99-4df0-8b0c-2bd56bc923eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,682 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,682 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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