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Network Server Expansion Slots

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for expanding the Network Server for the Digital Forensics Unit. This contract, valued at £740,893.37, falls under the category of peripheral equipment, storage media, and computer accessories, with delivery to Lincoln in postal code LN2 2LT. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded on 23 March 2026. The contract period extends from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the computer equipment industry, particularly those supplying server-related peripherals and storage solutions. While the procurement has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres Plc, the call-off framework agreement allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future opportunities and collaborate within such procurement frameworks. Companies with expertise in computer equipment expansions can leverage similar tenders to access public sector contracts that contribute to business growth and establish relationships with major buying organisations.

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Notice Title

Network Server Expansion Slots

Notice Description

Provision of additional expansion slots for Lincolnshire Police's DFU Network Server unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-250559e7-2668-4af7-958d-da1b7d6a9463
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba2b73a-341f-4de1-bdbf-8b9e00cc182f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30234000 - Storage media

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,893 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£740,893 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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