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title: "SPARC Solaris Operating Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-935b6199-fe93-491a-bd4e-c6902254ebfb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# SPARC Solaris Operating Support

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935b6199-fe93-491a-bd4e-c6902254ebfb

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) has awarded a contract for SPARC Solaris Operating Support. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £50,907.01, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on November 28, 2023. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services in the software support industry.

This contract awarded to SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC by NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol) presents opportunities for businesses in the software-related services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with expertise in providing software support services. The contracting authority, NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has identified this opportunity to support its ongoing operations.

## Notice

SPARC Solaris Operating Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8ed312-c407-4e61-a770-0e683343c9c5 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,907 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT (BRISTOL) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8ed312-c407-4e61-a770-0e683343c9c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8ed312-c407-4e61-a770-0e683343c9c5
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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