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AwardUpdate

08 Jun 2026 at 08:08

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, concerns a project titled "Client Tech Refresh" under the IT services industry category. This procurement deals with IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet and support, delivering primarily in the UK. The process followed a direct procurement method, characterized by being below the threshold and without competition. The contract has a status of "complete" with key dates spanning from the signing on 16th March 2026 to its completion on 31st March 2026.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those capable of offering consulting and software development services. Large enterprises, such as the existing supplier DELL CORPORATION LIMITED, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders due to their resources and expertise in handling substantial projects. While the direct award nature of this contract limits open competition, staying informed about similar opportunities can present potential growth avenues for other capable businesses in the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Tech Refresh

Notice Description

This is a contract for Client Tech Refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06831b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053587-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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