---
title: "NetBackup Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609de"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# NetBackup Subscription

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NetBackup Subscription" was initiated by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the goods category, specifically miscellaneous networking software packages, and has reached the award stage. The procurement method was conducted as a direct, below-threshold process without competition. The contract, valued at £95,236.40 excluding VAT, was signed on 5th December 2025 and is active from 21st December 2025 until 20th December 2026. The goods are to be delivered to the UKK12 region.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of enterprise software solutions, particularly those supplying networking software packages. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale software subscriptions and capable of delivering high-value IT products efficiently would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. As the procurement did not involve competition, this presents an insight into the potential for building strategic partnerships or understanding procurement needs within educational institutions for future opportunities. Established businesses with a solid track record in IT services will likely find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

SVC-NBU-ENT - NetBackup Enterprise XPLAT 1 Front End TB OnPrem Standard Subscription - until 20/12/2026 - Framework Ref: ITS4042 SU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004778-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,236 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004778-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004778-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.insight.com/en_GB/home.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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