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title: "ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da309c49-7f43-4c39-a465-216de471ed73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da309c49-7f43-4c39-a465-216de471ed73

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "ESCC- Nutanix Software & Hardware," is orchestrated by East Sussex County Council, stationed at County Hall, Lewes, England. It falls under the services category, specifically targeting hardware and software package and information systems industries. The procurement follows the framework direct award method, and its award stage has recently completed, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions Limited. The contract is valued at £267,652.64 and spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. It is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, and published details were made available on 19 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in IT infrastructure solutions, as it involves procuring Nutanix nodes and software licences to enhance capacity within the current setup. With suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses with relevant expertise and capacity in handling procurement processes featuring framework direct awards will find this venture advantageous. East Sussex County Council's focus on improving infrastructure presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses keen on establishing robust public sector partnerships in the South East region of England.

## Notice

This project is to procure four Nutanix nodes (hardware) and additional software licences and support subscriptions to help alleviate capacity issues within the current infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca6e0f8-ec3c-43df-b349-9e91bd5dc475 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,652 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca6e0f8-ec3c-43df-b349-9e91bd5dc475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ca6e0f8-ec3c-43df-b349-9e91bd5dc475
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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