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23 Jul 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), located in Carmarthen, UK, has completed a procurement for the renewal of Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Licences. This process falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems,' specifically targeting the goods procurement category. The board leveraged the existing All Wales Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) Microsoft Agreement for this tender. The procurement utilised a limited method, directly awarding the contract to Trustmarque Solutions Limited without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026, with a total value of £221,279.94.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft licensing solutions, to align with large-scale health organisations like NHS Wales. The procurement, executed through the All Wales DHCW Microsoft Agreement, demonstrates the potential for businesses to engage and grow by providing solutions that cater to public sector requirements. Companies with capabilities in delivering value through aggregated purchasing and standardised contractual arrangements should be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their reputation and business growth prospects within the UK public health sector.

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Notice Title

SQL Server Subscription Renewal

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to renew their current Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Licences through the existing All Wales Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) Microsoft Agreement. The renewal requirement comprises: - 191 Microsoft SQL Server licences, consisting of: - 179 SQL Server Standard licences - 12 SQL Server Enterprise licences - 1,518 Core Infrastructure Suite (CIS) Standard Cores

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract to renew their current Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server Licences through the existing All Wales Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) Microsoft Agreement. The renewal requirement comprises: - 191 Microsoft SQL Server licences, consisting of: - 179 SQL Server Standard licences - 12 SQL Server Enterprise licences - 1,518 Core Infrastructure Suite (CIS) Standard Cores

Procurement Information

The licences will be procured via the national All Wales DHCW Microsoft Agreement, which provides a consistent licencing framework across NHS Wales organisations, delivering value through aggregated purchasing and standardised contractual arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d271
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069924-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,279 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

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