---
title: "E:Prints hosting, support and test servers for cloud system upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# E:Prints hosting, support and test servers for cloud system upgrades

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613bb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), located in Norwich, United Kingdom, focused on the hosting, support, and testing of servers for cloud system upgrades related to the UEA Library's external-facing digital repository. Categorised under Software Packages and IT Services, this contract falls within the 'goods' procurement category. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd December 2025, and it runs from 3rd December 2025 to 31st October 2028. Utilising a 'direct' procurement method, the contract was awarded below threshold without competition and involved ECS Partners Limited as the successful supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, cloud hosting, and software support, especially those looking to expand into educational and research-based sectors. The conditions suggest a well-suited environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ECS Partners Limited, which can effectively manage and support digital repositories, thereby enhancing their portfolio and establishing authority in providing specialised IT solutions. The procurement not only allows businesses to gain a foothold in a crucial service domain but also provides a long-term collaborative opportunity with a prominent educational institution, contributing to sustainable growth and development.

## Notice

Hosting and support of UEA Library's external facing digital repository.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,604 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECS PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008753-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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