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title: "Oracle Solaris hardware/software Renewals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fb047e3-5e35-48b0-a290-c61c91db67da"
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# Oracle Solaris hardware/software Renewals

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fb047e3-5e35-48b0-a290-c61c91db67da

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## Summary

H M Revenue & Customs has completed the procurement process for Oracle Solaris hardware and software renewals, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV: 72000000). The contract, valued at £442,234.61, covers maintenance support for Oracle Solaris hardware, including program updates, patches, fixes, and security alerts. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract initiated on 16 January 2025 and terminating on 21 April 2026. The procurement is targeted at SMEs and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in IT services, especially those specialising in Unix Operating Systems and hardware maintenance. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing continuous support and adaptable to the requirements outlined by a large public sector body like H M Revenue & Customs. Businesses poised to engage in such government contracts can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and establish strong credentials within the public sector.

## Notice

Oracle Solaris is a UNIX Operating System, that runs the Web Tier on Virtual Machines The Authority continues to seek support for Oracle Solaris hardware. This hardware was purchased five years ago and we now need to maintain the support for this system. This solution provides: program updates, patches, fixes, security patches, and security alerts for the operating system software and integrated software. This contract will run as a single contract with no room for extensions until the 21st of April 2026. The run period of the contract is 15 months and 5 Days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c5f559-1d10-4bce-814a-675b76ce73d7 |
| 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 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £442,234 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £442,234 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c5f559-1d10-4bce-814a-675b76ce73d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c5f559-1d10-4bce-814a-675b76ce73d7
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce35cd8c-8a56-4e69-8c23-3cbe5f2fff52
  This is the signed contract for the procurement.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

## Provenance

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