--- title: "IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-04-03" --- # IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4d64f08-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "IT150036 UK SBS RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure for Linux systems" is initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This open procurement is currently in the planning stage and concerns the provision of a one-year renewal for a RedHat Linux subscription to facilitate access to upgrades and security for Linux systems. The total budget for this contract is £35,000, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. While the tender period ended on 14 August 2015, the associated documentation remains accessible for reference. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software sectors, particularly those specialising in operating system software and support services. Companies capable of delivering the requested infrastructure, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux solutions, will find this procurement aligned with their offerings. As the buying organisation, UK SBS encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, enhancing competition and potentially leading to business growth in technology solutions for academic and governmental clients. ## Notice '*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires a 1 year renewal of its RedHat Linux Academic Site subscription and supporting infrastructure to ensure continued access to upgrades and security updates for its Linux systems. - Red Hat Enterprise Linux Academic Site Subscription (server, desktop, workstation, POWER HPC) standard with Smart Management per FTE - Quantity 1723 -Red Hat Network Satellite (Academic Edition) 1 year - Quantity 1 -Red Hat Satellite Proxy 1 year - Quantity of 1 Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9befba5d-a9ce-4452-b08e-030ef7ab1798 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48623000 - Microcomputer operating system software package ## Release History - 3 Apr 2018 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9befba5d-a9ce-4452-b08e-030ef7ab1798 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9befba5d-a9ce-4452-b08e-030ef7ab1798 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9befba5d-a9ce-4452-b08e-030ef7ab1798 3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bce0f567-c41f-4ea0-bd89-ef8d0de5bffa IT150036 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c98c0656-0ca9-475e-93c2-66dadb1a4d62 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/461c8454-d943-40f4-94cd-174a6ecf8488 IT150036 Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73d50c3f-2873-4323-bf3b-734e6bcd0c60 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da15e5d3-a218-4ae9-849a-b9aaeba9d9cd Terms and Conditions IT1 Software Licence - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e4fbbaf-3237-4096-9743-2df0644f14fb AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0662b62f-0d47-406a-acef-9569a947ec3e IT150036 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cde1030-6646-4e34-a9f3-4c613025e55e Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3692149b-ca06-43ab-ad15-0219257ab212 IT150036 Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab3ff95-982b-4573-8e2f-150d85ec3a99 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7f1ea3f-2c64-4da7-8571-4cf0b8bf4630 Terms and Conditions IT1 Software Licence - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/174f81ed-fa87-4338-b7b8-90e6bf96c327 AW5.2 Price Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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