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title: "Red Hat Linux Estate Support & Maintenance 25 26"
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# Red Hat Linux Estate Support & Maintenance 25 26

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2ecd84f-9103-47e0-892b-6d6a20796606

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Companies House focused on securing support and maintenance services for their Red Hat Linux estate for the period of 2025-2026. This tender, titled "Red Hat Linux Estate Support & Maintenance 25 26," falls under the industry category of software support services and is specifically classified for industry-specific software packages. The procurement, originally initiated through a tender, is now in the award stage, having been completed with an active award status. The contract was awarded to Akhter Computers Limited on 29th September 2025. The contract period spans from 17th October 2025 to 18th October 2026 and the total contract value amounts to £46,160.92. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery locations across various UK regions and the Channel Islands.

This tender offers particular opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software support services, providing a lucrative avenue for business growth through government contracting. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to build a relationship with a significant and reputable buyer like Companies House, potentially leading to future contracting opportunities. The specific focus on Red Hat Linux support creates a niche market, ideally suited for companies with expertise in this area. With the extensive geographical delivery scope, businesses with the logistical capability to manage multi-region postal deliveries within the UK and the Channel Islands are well-positioned to leverage this contract for expansion.

## Notice

Support contract for RedHat Linux

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30f8022-285e-44da-819c-1a017851d165 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,160 |
| 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 | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30f8022-285e-44da-819c-1a017851d165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30f8022-285e-44da-819c-1a017851d165
  31st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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