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title: "Red Hat Enterprise Linux"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-247f22fe-a844-469b-965f-7c1d6862c875"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-247f22fe-a844-469b-965f-7c1d6862c875

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux was led by the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. This contract falls under the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on software support services, with a detailed classification under CPV codes 48517000 and 72261000. The location for fulfilment is the East Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically in Nottingham (postal code NG5 1PB). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 2nd September 2025 and published on 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £50,831.55, was accessed through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, spanning a period from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises in the IT software sector, particularly those specialising in software support services akin to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The procurement method indicates a structured selection of suppliers capable of leveraging existing framework agreements. While this specific contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as noted in the suitability criteria, large scale companies, like the awarded supplier INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, can benefit from such arrangements to enhance their standing and forge lasting relationships with entities like the Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust.

## Notice

Provision of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55412118-08c1-4869-865d-9f4d46984347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,831 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,831 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55412118-08c1-4869-865d-9f4d46984347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55412118-08c1-4869-865d-9f4d46984347
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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