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title: "Hardware ftServers and maintenance support"
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# Hardware ftServers and maintenance support

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dc1ba36-0251-4b78-9fa4-fe2945b2b9f7

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Hardware ftServers and maintenance support" within the Information systems and servers industry category. The contract was awarded to Boxxe Limited, for a total value of £338,813.68. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which started on 13th April 2026 and will end on 12th April 2027, is centred in the North West region. This process is in the 'award' stage, with the award status marked as active on 13th April 2026, and the official notice was published on 13th May 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises that specialise in supplying information systems, including hardware servers, and maintenance support. Companies focusing on technology services can leverage such opportunities to expand operations within the public sector. The framework agreement approach suggests a preference for suppliers with established reputations and existing agreements, offering an edge to businesses experienced in collaborative projects with governmental entities. This contract indicates a strategic opportunity for such companies to enhance their portfolio and secure potential long-term collaborations with a prominent player like Sellafield Ltd.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd has now awarded the contract to purchase 3x ftServers from Penguin Solutions (formerly Stratus) and maintenance support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb42884-e798-43fa-943a-b1708b4f20d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £338,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £338,813 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb42884-e798-43fa-943a-b1708b4f20d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb42884-e798-43fa-943a-b1708b4f20d2
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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