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title: "VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26"
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buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53358a29-cf59-469f-8a06-5c4eb5bbec56

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for "VxRail Hardware and Software Support 2025/26". This involves the renewal of hardware and software support for the Trust's virtualisation platform, VxRail, classified under IT services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the East of England, this contract, valued at £159,945.02, started on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The award stage was finalised with CDW LIMITED as the supplier, as of 4th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Although the contract was awarded to a large company, smaller enterprises specialising or aspiring to scale in virtualisation solutions could gain insights into potential future opportunities within the NHS ecosystem. Businesses aiming to engage in similar contracts should focus on entering framework agreements, enabling them to qualify for selective procurement processes like this one.

## Notice

Hardware and Software support renewal for Trust virtualisation platform, VxRail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884f15c-ade6-489d-95d3-2ef876efc482 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,945 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884f15c-ade6-489d-95d3-2ef876efc482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884f15c-ade6-489d-95d3-2ef876efc482
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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