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HPE Nimble and Synergy Support and Maintenance

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Halton Borough Council involved the renewal of HPE Nimble and Synergy Support and Maintenance services for 12 months, aimed at maintaining operational support on legacy hardware. Categorised under the industry sector of software package and information systems, the project is located in Widnes, United Kingdom. This tender reached completion in the award stage with critical dates including the contract start date on 1st November 2025, and its end scheduled for 31st October 2026. The procurement method was direct, and the process was conducted below the threshold without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £119,010 GBP.

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Notice Title

HPE Nimble and Synergy Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

12 Months renewal for HPE Nimble/Synergy Support and Maintenance, this renewal is essential to keep services running on older hardware and support in the event of an outage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f28a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081368-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,010 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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