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title: "AWS Cloud Usage"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# AWS Cloud Usage

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c33f6ce-c080-45aa-9544-7e7d272c91f3

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud hosting services. This contract falls within the software package and information systems sector, classified under CPV code 48000000, and has a valuation of £200,000 excluding VAT, based on two years of usage. The contract was awarded to Telecom Italia Sparkle, and the procurement was conducted through the OCRE Framework, which adheres to EU-compliant standards for cloud infrastructure procurement. The contract period spans from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2028, with the award being made active on 9th March 2026. The service delivery covers a wide geographical area including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud infrastructure, platform, and software services. The tender process has demonstrated a preference for organisations capable of delivering scalable cloud solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities, given the suitability criteria signifying inclusiveness for these business types. Telecom Italia Sparkle's success indicates that large-scale enterprises with a robust service delivery capability are competitive candidates in this domain. Hence, businesses looking to expand their footprint in cloud services and capable of catering to diverse regions should be well-prepared to engage in upcoming tenders within this framework. Moreover, the utilisation of a well-established EU-compliant procurement method underscores the importance of regulatory adherence and strategic positioning in international markets.

## Notice

Amazon Web Services cloud hosting services on pay as you use basis. Values exclude VAT and are estimate only based on usage over two years. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition. Exercise has been completed via the OCRE Framework which is an EU-compliant procurement framework for cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and associated software as a service (SaaS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35add8-fe25-41af-b525-f8ea792f9e37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELECOM ITALIA SPARKLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35add8-fe25-41af-b525-f8ea792f9e37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff35add8-fe25-41af-b525-f8ea792f9e37
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103595&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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