Award

Nutanix Renewal 2025

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:11

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently completed an open procurement process for the renewal of Nutanix software, worth a gross amount of £63,195.08. This process, under legislative basis 2023/54, falls under the 'Below threshold - open competition' procurement method, targeting the software package and information systems category. The final contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, set to commence on 21 September 2025 and conclude on 21 September 2026. The buying organisation, a sub-central public authority situated in Salford, UK, aimed to renew its software systems with a call for quotes that engaged three businesses, though none were SMEs or VCSEs, within the specified bid submission window that ended on 10 September 2025. The procurement has transitioned from its initial tender stage announced on 3 September 2025, to an effective award stage as of 12 September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems domain, particularly those capable of providing quality and cost-effective services that meet the specific needs of academic institutions. Although the open competition method implied a broad call for bids, the detailed evaluation focusing on price, quality, and sustainability means that companies known for delivering high-value and sustainable software solutions could benefit most from such tenders. Additionally, by participating in below-threshold procurement like this, companies can establish a foothold with sub-central government authorities, potentially leading to future partnerships and transactions. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should consider enhancing their technical capabilities and sustainability practices to align with the awarding criteria used by institutions like the University of Salford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nutanix Renewal 2025

Notice Description

Award Notice for Nutanix Renewal 2025. The University of Salford have the below items due for renewal on 21/09/25. We are seeking quotes to renew for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05936c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056485-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£63,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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