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title: "Oracle Software for Exisitng Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61d00c55-a339-4bfc-ba99-51fa4d4ba7fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-27"
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# Oracle Software for Exisitng Hardware

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61d00c55-a339-4bfc-ba99-51fa4d4ba7fd

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract titled "Oracle Software for Existing Hardware" for hardware and software maintenance and support of Oracle products including servers, tape libraries, and storage appliances. This award notice, classified under industry-specific software package (CPV 48100000), is crucial for maintaining services and data related to the Joint European Torus (JET). The contract, valued at GBP 114,000, covers delivery in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and internationally. The award was finalised on 27th February 2025 with the contract period extending from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026, following a direct procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment and software maintenance, particularly those with experience in Oracle products. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts by showcasing their capability in managing high-value, critical infrastructure like that required by UKAEA. Engaging in such procurement processes can significantly enhance business profiles and open up further opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

## Notice

Hardware and Software maintenance and support for Oracle hardware, including Oracle Servers, Oracle Tape Libraries, Oracle Storage appliances. This hardware is required for UKAEA to safeguard Joint European Torus (JET) data, access to it and to continue maintaining the necessary services related to the data and JET control. Values include VAT and are for one year. This is an award notice and not a call to competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd13c40-50ab-41e7-be8b-cb845c367c5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| 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 | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd13c40-50ab-41e7-be8b-cb845c367c5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd13c40-50ab-41e7-be8b-cb845c367c5f
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91162&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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