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CBMDC 604 - Solarwinds

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, involved a contract for the SolarWinds software licensing, referred to as CBMDC 604 - Solarwinds. This falls under the IT services category, specifically for network software licenses. The contract was part of a further competition through the Council's framework for IT software provision. It underwent a selective procurement process, which is considered below threshold and was awarded under the framework. The contract was awarded to CDW Limited with a start period from 17th May 2026 to 16th May 2028. The total contract value is £37,321.16, grossing to £44,785.39 including potential options for additional licences.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in software licensing and network solutions. Large enterprises with the capability to provide comprehensive IT services, such as consulting and software support, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council's ongoing software framework signals a steady demand for IT solutions, enabling businesses with relevant expertise to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CBMDC 604 - Solarwinds

Notice Description

2 year licence for SolarWinds Network. Purchased following a further competition under the Council's Framework for the Provision of IT Software (ocds-h6vhtk-059bfd).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06929b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£37,321 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 16 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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