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Servers and SAN

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, which is seeking solutions in the industry category of Servers, specifically for Servers and SAN (Storage Area Network). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Insight Direct (UK) Limited being announced as the supplier. This contract, valued at £51,155, commences on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. Key details include the delivery location in the North East region of the United Kingdom and usage of a mini-competition under the CCS framework. The award was confirmed on 24th February 2026, with the contract notice published on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, specifically those capable of providing high-quality server solutions. While the procurement process is complete, similar future opportunities may arise for enterprises that can competitively bid in mini competitions. Large suppliers with the ability to manage sizeable contracts will likely find such opportunities attractive. The buyer, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, represents a stable and essential public sector organisation, aligning well for businesses that aim to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servers and SAN

Notice Description

*** Contract Award Notice Only ****

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e44e149-0d00-4084-bbbf-d1c1f42a7efb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40732ab8-dd5e-458a-bbe0-30de8cf580d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition CCS
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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