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Electronic Capacity On Demand (ECOD) Hardware/Software

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), based in London, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the provision of IBM Elastic Capacity on Demand (ECOD) hardware and software to support legacy AIX services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, indicative of consulting, software development, internet, and support services, within the region of England. The process was managed through a selective procurement method, executed via a call-off from the CCS Tepas 2 Framework Agreement RM6098, with the contract valued at £446,500. The award was made to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on 30th December 2025, with the contract period extending from 31st December 2025 to 30th December 2027.

This tender represents robust business growth opportunities, particularly for IT and software companies capable of delivering complex infrastructure services. Businesses with expertise in IBM systems, especially those suited to accommodate elastic capacity demands, stand a strong chance to benefit. The contract’s selective procurement approach, executed through a framework agreement, suggests a preference for established providers, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their specialised capabilities to compete effectively. This presents a significant opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, notably in services that are integral to HMRC's revenue-critical operations.

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Notice Title

Electronic Capacity On Demand (ECOD) Hardware/Software

Notice Description

Provision of IBM Elastic Capacity on Demand (ECOD) to reinstate IBM Power8 systems to host legacy AIX services that underpin revenue critical HMRC services. Procured via CCS Tepas 2 Framework Agreement RM6098

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-306bfbe8-e284-42ed-b273-21aa848e64ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862b9c74-3ba9-44cf-8df3-f1294c0c86bd
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£446,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£446,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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