Award

BCN-BAM5000-V-MN - BlueCat Networks 5000 Server Maintenance - BlueCat Address Manager - Software - For the period to 15th March 2026

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has awarded a contract for the maintenance of BlueCat Networks 5000 servers and BlueCat Address Manager software. This procurement falls under the 'Servers' industry category and covers services in Bristol, England, with the contract running from 11th February 2025 to 15th March 2026. The value of the contract is £57,948 GBP, and the procurement method employed was a 'Best Value Statement'. The process has reached the award stage, with IP Performance Ltd named as the supplier. Key dates include the tender end date on 10th February 2025 and the contract start date on 11th February 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in server maintenance and software management. Businesses that can deliver high-quality maintenance and management services for IT infrastructure will find this contract well-suited for showcasing their capabilities. With a substantial contract period and clear deliverables, firms adept in server technologies and software solutions, particularly those operating within Bristol or the surrounding areas, should consider this project as a lucrative opportunity to build a relationship with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCN-BAM5000-V-MN - BlueCat Networks 5000 Server Maintenance - BlueCat Address Manager - Software - For the period to 15th March 2026

Notice Description

BCN-BAM5000-V-MN - BlueCat Networks 5000 Server Maintenance - BlueCat Address Manager - Software - For the period to 15th March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff1771f0-62d8-488b-a419-ffb961784ec1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ddf87c-ef52-45e3-b7dd-8293c2906638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Best Value Statement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IP PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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