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ID 6421140 - DoF – IT Assist – Provision and Support of a Server Patch Management Solution

Department of Finance

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the construction and civil works and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Hardware and Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 225,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the construction and civil works sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

IT Assist require the provision of a Server Patch Management Tool to patch approximately 2400 servers. IT Assist (The Buyer) has responsibility for the delivery of common IT systems and services to support the business objectives of the 9 Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Departments and approximately 40 Arms-Length organisations. Services are delivered to approximately 28000 NICS staff and customers located across Northern Ireland. The Buyer is responsible for the hosting, administration and maintenance of both virtual and physical server infrastructure. It is anticipated the Contract will be awarded in September 2026, with a 2 week implementation period prior to the Licencing period commencing on 11th October 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each for the supply and delivery of a patch management system. Please see document entitled “ID 6421140 – Specification” for full details of the requirement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072920-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072920-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Finance in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £225,000 - £225,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.