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    ContractsIBM Power Systems Hardware Support and Maintenance Services
    Awarded contract

    IBM Power Systems Hardware Support and Maintenance Services

    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    City of Bradford seeks an IBM-certified partner to deliver hardware support, maintenance, and professional services for Power systems infrastructure over three years with optional one-year extension.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Oct 2026· YesterdayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £200k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £200,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      14 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SC
      SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    19 Oct 202614 Aug 2026

    Brief

    The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced IBM Partner to provide comprehensive hardware support and maintenance for its Core infrastructure. The Provider must hold technical certifications in IBM Power systems and AIX/IBM environments and demonstrate proven delivery capability in these areas. Key Requirements: - IBM Partner status with certified expertise in Power systems and AIX/IBM - Hardware support and maintenance services for core infrastructure - Professional services including consultancy, technical design, implementation, migration, upgrade, and troubleshooting - Ad hoc project support services as required Contract Details: - Initial contract period: 3 years - Optional extension: 1 x 12-month period - The Council may amend support scope for the extension period - Procurement Framework: GCA Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098 Lot 1 - Hardware and Software) - This is a Further Competition opportunity

    Track record

    26 awards · 20 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL has awarded 26 contracts to 20 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD4× · 15%
    2. CIVICA UK LIMITED2× · 8%
    3. BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC2× · 8%
    4. ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED2× · 8%
    5. ALCIUM SOFTWARE1× · 4%
    6. FORFRONT LIMITED1× · 4%

    +14 more suppliers

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f4cc1d25-2a4d-40d9-b99b-a746dfb1032c-918259

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