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title: "Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Platform for Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f9102b5-c9b6-482b-97a6-c60edc7524c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Platform for Research

Buyer: BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f9102b5-c9b6-482b-97a6-c60edc7524c7

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focused on acquiring a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Platform for research purposes. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, falling under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The process, now in the award stage, concluded on 2nd July 2026 with an active award valued at £92,789. The contract period extends from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2029, with the solution being applicable across the United Kingdom, primarily based in Bradford.

This tender embodies substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing VDI platforms that enhance secure and centralised access to virtual desktops and applications. Although the contract was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, large-scale firms in software development and IT services might find such opportunities suitable. The framework procurement method indicates a competitive but focused selection, favouring companies with established credentials in handling similar framework agreements.

## Notice

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platform that enables users to securely access virtual desktops and applications from any location, effectively hosting desktop environments centrally rather than on individual devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f98e76c-23da-4f0e-8d69-4363ccdf198f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,789 |
| 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 | BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 6RJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Toller |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f98e76c-23da-4f0e-8d69-4363ccdf198f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f98e76c-23da-4f0e-8d69-4363ccdf198f
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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