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title: "ODT Infrastructure - SPARC Compute Hardware and Solaris Operating support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# ODT Infrastructure - SPARC Compute Hardware and Solaris Operating support

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaa74e50-4123-4056-8d8e-0b13d643a7d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "ODT Infrastructure - SPARC Compute Hardware and Solaris Operating support" has been completed, with the contract awarded to Oracle Corporation UK LTD. This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract was initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Bristol, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period running from 27 February 2022 to 5 April 2024, and the tender period, which ended on 1 December 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage with the public sector in IT services. Potential suppliers should have expertise in hardware support and software solutions that cater to the healthcare sector. Given the long contract duration, businesses can establish a sustained relationship with NHS Blood and Transplant, enhancing their reputation and capabilities within the industry.

## Notice

***THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED USING A CCS MoU DIRECT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR C60555 - ODT Infrastructure - SPARC Compute Hardware and Solaris Operating support***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df27bd1-0ace-433c-8d49-5599201de017 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2022 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,700 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df27bd1-0ace-433c-8d49-5599201de017

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df27bd1-0ace-433c-8d49-5599201de017
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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