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HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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19 Sep 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the annual support and maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment has been completed for the Lincolnshire Police, under the management of The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire. The contract falls under the services category in the software package and information systems industry, with a procurement value of £68,399.80. The procurement was executed using a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was finalised on 16th September 2025, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The project is slated for the location with postal code LN2 2LT in Lincoln, England.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of offering comprehensive IT support services. The procurement nature suggests potential for enterprises specialising in IT infrastructure, specifically in HP 3PAR systems, to showcase their expertise and secure a stable income stream over the contract duration. Specialist Computer Centres PLC, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the types of businesses ideally positioned to compete in such selective procurement processes, given their knowledge in handling similar IT service contracts. This environment is advantageous for SMEs aiming to establish strong relationships with public sector clients like the Lincolnshire Police.

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Notice Title

HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment

Notice Description

Provision of HP Annual Support and Maintenance of HP 3PAR Storage/Blade Equipment for use by Lincolnshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ca175c8-790a-4371-a030-39b9c8b8eeb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd48a0e-b9da-42a2-b5d3-0419cdb3c3df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,399 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,399 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 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
Don Cornwall
Contact Email
donald.cornwall@lincs.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
07900 227412

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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