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title: "Cloud Modernisation"
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# Cloud Modernisation

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1c708de-1bae-48f3-a8fc-5f60d1d462d7

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Sellafield Ltd, focuses on the "Cloud Modernisation" project within the IT services industry category. The project is intended for the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically around the postal code CA20 1PG. This tender, initially tagged for the award stage, relates to a selective procurement method based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, with a start date from 25th May 2026 to 27th May 2027, valued at £873,937. The procurement involved key phases such as stabilisation, securing, governance, and network modernisation, addressing both security and financial optimisation needs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth in businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, and software development. Although the process does not target SMEs or voluntary/community/social enterprises, larger enterprises with expertise in cloud solutions and IT security are well-suited to engage in such tenders. The structured approach outlined in the project phases indicates that companies with robust capacity in cloud operating models, network modernisation, and in-house skills development would thrive in this competitive framework-driven procurement landscape.

## Notice

Phase 1: Stabilise & Secure Plan & Solution Design Critical Security Remediation Immediate Cost Control Cloud Operating Model Skills assessment identify gaps and current structure Blended team - build skills Phase 2: Standardise & Govern Governance & Landing Zone Cloud Onboarding Network Modernisation Identity & Access Data Ring-Fencing Establish FinOps Model Inhouse skills growth

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831ffd58-48f5-4f14-89bc-5cf9a89f3e07 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £873,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £873,937 |
| 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 | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831ffd58-48f5-4f14-89bc-5cf9a89f3e07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831ffd58-48f5-4f14-89bc-5cf9a89f3e07
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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