BDUK Cloud Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, located in London, UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "BDUK Cloud Infrastructure," which falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The current stage of this procurement, as of 17th June 2026, is planning, with a planned start for the contract period from 25th October 2026 to 24th October 2028, potentially extending to 24th October 2029. A future notice is expected by 1st August 2026. This planned procurement is part of the central government’s efforts to acquire cloud infrastructure services, including both physical hardware and software necessary for cloud computing.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses providing IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud infrastructure solutions. Companies with expertise in cloud technologies, including server management, storage solutions, networking, and virtualisation, would find this procurement advantageous. Additionally, IT consultancies and software developers could benefit by supporting infrastructure deployment and maintenance. Engaging in this tender could facilitate long-term relationships with a key government department, broadening their portfolio and increasing market credibility within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BDUK Cloud Infrastructure

Notice Description

Cloud infrastructure services encompass the physical hardware (servers, storage, networking) and software (virtualization, management tools) that drive cloud computing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b66e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056872-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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