Awarded

Supply of Virtualisation Platform and Phoning System Upgrade for UK Research and Innovation

Awarded 08 Jan 2026

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Awarded08 Jan 2026
Value£94,368.22
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 2y 2mo3y term, 27% elapsed
Awarded 8 Jan 2026Expires 7 Jan 2029

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Opus Business Systems Ltd T/A Opus Telecoms for the supply of a virtualisation platform, including phoning system upgrades and professional support services.

The contract was sourced via a direct award against the Network Services 3 Framework RM6116 - Lot 4b.

The total value for the initial three-year call-off contract is £94,368.22 excluding VAT, with scope for two optional 12-month extensions valued at an estimated £27,559.07 excluding VAT per year.

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