This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Rubrik NAS CD & CV services. The procurement was executed under the NWUPC SLRA Lot 4 Framework with a direct award method, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The supplier awarded the contract is SOFTCAT PLC. The contract award notice was published on 24th July 2026, with the procurement process being completed by that date. The contract period is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with services to be delivered in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. The main procurement category for this tender is goods, specifically software packages and information systems.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those involved in providing robust data protection and storage systems. Businesses with expertise in cloud data management and associated services are well-suited to benefit by positioning themselves as potential suppliers for similar requirements. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses interested in such opportunities should consider establishing strategic partnerships or frameworks like NWUPC to increase visibility and ease of access to such direct award contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rubrik Renewal

Notice Description

The University is issuing a direct award notice for the below services using the NWUPC SLRA Lot 4 Framework. Rubrik NAS CD & CV.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£53,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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