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Rubrik Foundation Edition

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 12:35

Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Rubrik Foundation Edition" was completed by the University of Salford, a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement was for goods in the software package and information systems category, specifically targeting the renewal and premium support for Rubrik Foundation Edition products. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, with key activities occurring in the UKD33 and UKD34 regions of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC on 8th September 2025, with the contract period running from 19th September 2025 to 18th May 2026. The award was part of a legally framed process under UKPGA 2023/54, aiming for completion of current systems by reinstating Rubrik Foundation products, with a total awarded amount of £31,378.89.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT solutions and services, particularly those dealing with software and information systems. Enterprises positioned in the Greater Manchester area have a geographical advantage due to proximity. The tender process employed an open competition strategy, which is ideal for businesses that can deliver innovative solutions under a competitive cost structure. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find opportunities in similar future tenders despite this contract being awarded to a large enterprise, Softcat PLC. For future engagements, businesses should focus on providing cost-effective and high-quality support to meet public authorities' IT infrastructure and support needs.

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Notice Title

Rubrik Foundation Edition

Notice Description

The University of Salford have the below Rubrik products that need re-instating. Renewal term 19/05/25-18/05/26 Renewal Serial Number - AA211764040047 Products: 30x Rubrik Foundation Edition; per usable BETB; Premium support; prepay 12 month term 1x Premium Support for R6000S Tier 2 hardware Prepay Premium support 12 month term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
£23,980 Under £100K
Awards Value
£31,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 19 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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