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title: "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d63e36d-52be-43a9-8df1-243aead2f90f"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d63e36d-52be-43a9-8df1-243aead2f90f

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the University of Bristol involves the completion of a contract titled "Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes)." Categorised under software package and information systems, this procurement aimed to enhance the university’s cyber security posture. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement progression is at the award stage with the notice published on 15th August 2025. Managed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract began on 15th August 2025 and will run until 30th June 2026. The buyer is the University of Bristol, and the supplier awarded the contract is Softcat.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those focussed on enhancing cybersecurity through managed services. With a contract value of £33,852, the opportunity aligns well with SMEs, offering potential growth and expansion within the public sector. Companies with proficiency in servicing educational institutions and managing software lifecycles are particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Extended Life Cycle Support (Physical or Virtual Nodes) will maintain our Cyber Security posture we have procured Redhat Linux which will form the foundation of a managed service where we receive updates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589725df-8c45-4e82-ba34-61309ca163db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,852 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589725df-8c45-4e82-ba34-61309ca163db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589725df-8c45-4e82-ba34-61309ca163db
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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