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title: "DDaT25495 - Virtulisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade"
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# DDaT25495 - Virtulisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eee5a5ac-6324-4633-89fe-93f57838a2d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT25495 - Virtualisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The project falls under the industry categories of Telephone Network Equipment, Network Operating System Software Package, and IT Services. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement progressed to the award stage on 19th January 2026. The contract, part of a selective procurement method via the Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 - Lot4b, spans an initial three-year term commencing on 8th January 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The project's total value stands at £94,368.22, excluding VAT, with an estimated annual extension cost of £27,559.07.

This award notice illustrates potential growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, telecommunication networks, and software systems. With UK Shared Business Services focusing on upgrading and supporting advanced technology solutions, the contract aligns well with businesses adept in offering robust professional support and innovative virtualisation platforms. Companies like Opus Business Systems Ltd T/A Opus Telecoms, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential success achievable within this framework, spotlighting opportunities for similar SMEs looking to engage in such framework agreements.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the supply of a Virtulisation Platform, including Phoning System Upgrade's and Professional Support Services. This Call Off contract has been sourced via Direct Award against the Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 - Lot4b. The total value for the initial 3 year Call-Off Contract is PS94,368.22 excluding VAT. There is scope included within the contract for two optional 12 month extensions. The estimated value of each extension is PS27,559.07 excluding VAT per year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358b02a6-ddf7-4434-b04a-19a87c1ae9d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,368 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS BUSINESS SYSTEMS LTD T/A OPUS TELECOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32429000 - Telephone network equipment
- 48214000 - Network operating system software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358b02a6-ddf7-4434-b04a-19a87c1ae9d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/358b02a6-ddf7-4434-b04a-19a87c1ae9d6
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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