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title: "STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99111eb3-0c12-4027-b3ba-e98a40a6d3d6

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded the contract for the "STRIDE - Phase 1 Facility Hardware and Hosting Service" to Dell Technologies. This substantial procurement, valued at £8.4 million excluding VAT, falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with additional classification in non-residential property renting or leasing services. The procurement process was conducted under the HealthTrust Europe Framework, specifically targeting enterprise solutions for end-to-end ICT, and has reached the award stage as of 18 February 2026. The contracted services are to be delivered from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2029 across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK.

This tender presents exciting business growth opportunities, especially for IT service providers with capabilities in hardware hosting and colocation services. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), opening avenues for smaller to mid-sized entities to engage in high-value contracts. Businesses adept in non-residential property leasing alongside ICT services can find a niche in this marketplace, potentially leading to expanded client portfolios and increased revenue streams through collaborations with large companies like Dell Technologies. The awarded contract marks a significant opportunity for growth and visibility in the competitive IT services sector.

## Notice

Colocation services for UKAEA IT equipment to be hosted off-site. Covers installation up to cabinet, security and rental costs. All figures are excluding VAT. Award is via HealthTrust Europe Framework - Enterprise Solutions for end to end ICT. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3ad7f1-ca39-4680-a084-b00c4a2c9924 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,400,000 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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 | DELL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3ad7f1-ca39-4680-a084-b00c4a2c9924

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f3ad7f1-ca39-4680-a084-b00c4a2c9924
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102982&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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