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30 Jul 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Replacement Nutanix Platform" was led by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional authority in the UK. This contract is part of the services industry category, specifically focused on system and support services. The awarded contract, valued at £1,342,365, was announced on 30 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing for the award without prior publication of a call for competition, as classified under regulations for procedures outside the scope of typical directives. The announcement covers the region coded as UKD3, indicating Stockport's locality.

This tender offers substantial business growth through the provision of an upgraded Nutanix computing platform alongside associated hardware and software services. Companies specialising in computer-related services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive system and support services, stand to gain from such opportunities. CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, demonstrating the scope for organisations with the capability to offer flexible and robust IT solutions to meet public sector demands effectively.

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Notice Title

Replacement Nutanix Platform

Notice Description

Nutanix computing with an new upgraded flexible platform that will allow us to safely continue to run the council's IT system. Includes associated Hardware and Software services. Contract Start: 1/08/2026 Contract End: 31/07/2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nutanix computing with an new upgraded flexible platform that will allow us to safely continue to run the council's IT system. Includes associated Hardware and Software services. Contract Start: 1/08/2026 Contract End: 31/07/2029

Procurement Information

Awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072172-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,342,365 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

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