Award

HPE Hardware & 3 years support

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has successfully awarded a contract for "HPE Hardware & 3 years support" to European Electronique Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). This procurement, classified under the computer equipment and supplies category, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and covers a range of data-processing machines and related technologies. The contract, valued at £221,983, will run from 22 July 2025 to 21 July 2028. The procurement process entered the award stage, with the award officially made on 17 July 2025. The tender location is Richmond, England, and all activity is supervised by The National Archives as the contracting authority.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in computer hardware and networking solutions, particularly those already utilising framework agreements. SMEs stand to benefit greatly from engaging in similar processes in the future, given the suitability favouring such enterprises. Businesses experienced in supplying computer-related equipment would find this tender appealing for expanding their portfolio and establishing partnerships with public buyers like The National Archives. This award demonstrates the potential for growth and the ability to leverage government contracts to secure long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPE Hardware & 3 years support

Notice Description

HPE Hardware, Aruba networking

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49390315-37d9-48be-a482-c64136b4a1ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6efa19-23e2-4de4-a982-1a2c1188199e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30234000 - Storage media

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

30238000 - Library automation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,983 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£221,983 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 3-4 years
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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