Scope
Description
Supply, installation, and support of two high-performance database appliance systems, including all related hardware, software, configuration, and technical services for two data centre locations
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,034,949.28 excluding VAT
- £1,241,939.14 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
The goods and services required (supply, installation, and support of high-performance database appliance systems) can only be provided by a particular supplier due to exclusive rights, technical compatibility, or the absence of reasonable alternatives.
The procurement is necessary to ensure continuity of critical IT infrastructure and support for business operations, where substituting the supplier would not be feasible without significant risk or disproportionate cost.
The contract value and scope have been assessed to ensure compliance with the relevant thresholds and requirements under the Act.
Supplier
Oracle Corporation UK Limited
- Companies House: 01782505
Oracle Parkway
Reading
RG6 1RA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government