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AwardedUnited KingdomGoods£94,368

DDaT25495 - Virtulisation Platform, Phoning System upgrade

Awarded to Opus Business Systems Ltd T/A Opus Telecoms

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 31 October 2025

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Overview

UK Research and Innovation procured a virtualisation platform with phoning system upgrade and professional support services via direct award to Opus Business Systems Ltd under the Network Services 3 Framework (RM6116 Lot 4b). The contract, valued at £94,368.22 (excluding VAT) for an initial three-year term, was awarded on 7 January 2026 and includes scope for two optional 12-month extensions at £27,559.07 per year each.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£94,368
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Telephone network equipment

Award outcome

Awarded value
£94,368
Award date
7 January 2026
Contract period
8 January 2026 → 7 January 2029
Winner
  • Opus Business Systems Ltd T/A Opus Telecoms

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    19 January 2026

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