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title: "Linux upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Linux upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c337714-ad88-40e0-bcd5-f43203e93f5f

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## Summary

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for a Linux upgrade procurement valued at £305,955. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st September 2023 to 30th August 2026, with the tender period ending on 5th July 2023. The contract was awarded to Walker Myrie Limited. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically for consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement took place in Brighton, England.

This contract opportunity for the Linux upgrade at the University of Sussex presents a chance for IT service providers specialising in software development, consulting, and support services. Businesses with expertise in these areas and experience in framework agreement call-offs would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract duration allows for long-term business planning and growth opportunities within the IT services sector.

## Notice

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) license procurement and migration to Linux OS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3c7c73-1c1f-4255-bfca-8debbba2e667 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,955 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER MYRIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 06:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3c7c73-1c1f-4255-bfca-8debbba2e667

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3c7c73-1c1f-4255-bfca-8debbba2e667
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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